Select DocumentS on JapaneSe War crimeS anD JapaneSe Biological Warfare, 1934-2006
Compiled by William H. Cunliffe
Select DocumentS on JapaneSe War crimeS anD JapaneSe Biological Warfare, 1934-2006
The enactment of the Japanese Imperial Government Disclosure Act (P.L.106-657) and the issuance of Executive Order 13110 (Jan. 11, 1999) aimed at making U.S. government records related to Japanese war crimes and war criminals in World War II more accessible. Records surveys implementing these requirements disclosed that there were relatively few remaining security-classified relevant documents waiting for disclosure. On the other hand, better identification of relevant documents and improved access to these records was a primary goal of the White House. The Interagency Working Group (IWG) staff took up the admonition from the National Security Advisor that “Agencies should bring to light hitherto unknown relevant unclassified or declassified records encountered in the course of the search for relevant classified records.”
In selecting documents, the IWG Staff focused on several subjects and topics that have longstanding interest and concerns for researchers:
Japanese research and experiments in biological warfare (BW)Japanese instigation of biological warfare attacks in World War IIJapanese biological warfare experiments on living humans and animalsJapanese atrocities against prisoners of warJapanese atrocities against civilian populationsAllied decisions to hold Japanese responsible for war crimesAllied decisions to hold war crimes trialsAllied decision to consider Emperor Hirohito as a person responsible for war crimesAllied decisions to investigate specific Japanese scientists and military personnel for BW crimesAmerican POWs held at Mukden POW Camp Hoten and any evidence of BW experiments on them
Some subjects of current interest, such as “comfort women,” were specifically searched for, but with little success. This collection will continue to expand as new documents are discovered.
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The list of Select Documents is arranged chronologically. Each entry for a document is linked to a control number [JWC#]. A complete copy of that document is filed under that number in the IWG Reference Collection of Select Documents on Japanese Biological Warfare and on Japanese War Crimes and is available in the Textual Research Room (room 2000) of Archives II, College Park, MD.
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1934–1940 Descriptions of prewar experiments by Japanese scientists extracted from postwar interviews by U.S. Army personnel.
1941–1943U.S. intelligence acquired knowledge of Japanese tactical biological warfare (BW) incidents that resulted in localized outbreaks of plague or cholera. Captured Japanese documents began to reveal personnel and places for primary Japanese Army BW organizations operating under the title of Water Supply & Purification Units. Allied intelligence produced limited initial information about Maj. Gen. Shiro Ishii and the research facilities in Manchuria. A few reports describe the means of BW attacks from airplanes either by spraying or by dropping glass vials containing cholera or plague bacteria [see JWC 71].Reports also describe attacks on horses and other animals by means of glanders bacteria. At this stage, intelligence suggested a BW threat that appeared limited and was not believed to be an immediate threat to military operations.
1944 (January–June)Allied concerns about BW increased, but it was unclear whether the Japanese were engaged in BW research and development for defensive purposes or were preparing to launch offensive BW as a desperate means to avert defeat [see JWC 77/1].Intelligence gathering revealed details about the extensive production of bacteria sources both in Japan and Manchuria; of supplies on hand in Shanghai, Nanking, and Mukden; and potential means of delivery in bacillus bombs or free balloons [JWC 77/1].
1944 (July–December)The United States made a significant increase in its efforts to deal with biological warfare. The Army established a Special Assistant (Merck) to the Secretary of War and set up interagency organizations to better coordinate the BW effort. Robert Stroud (“Birdman of Alcatraz”) submitted a proposal for use of botulin as a pre-invasion weapon [JWC 184]. Intelligence gathering—especially from the Allied Translator and Interpreter Section (ATIS)—produced fuller information on Ishii, identified support facilities in Japanese colleges, universities, Army hospitals and at various research institutes.Intelligence reports provided more details about the research at Pingfan and of Japanese testing of BW products. Increasingly, the Allies show heightened concern about the Japanese willingness to engage in BW.
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1945 (January–June)The sharp increase in Japanese attacks using free balloons was seen initially as a potential BW weapon threatening crops, if not people [see JWC 77/3].Growing concern about Japanese atrocities against both Allied POWs and civilians resulted in protests by the U.S. to Japan, coupled with warnings about postwar accountability.The Army identified potential Japanese BW intelligence targets in China and Japan.Captured documents and POW interrogations provided increasing details about BW facilities in Mukden, Harbin, and Pingfan.The United States undertook postwar planning for Japan, including issues of war crimes and questions of the future status of Emperor Hirohito [see JWC 273].There was heightened concern by Allied military that the Japanese would resort to BW and CW as part of last desperate defenses.
1945 (July–December)The War Department issued Japanese Biological Warfare Project No. 2263 documenting the state of U.S. knowledge and conclusions by the Intelligence Division of probably Japanese actions [JWC 016, see JWC 4, JWC 16].Japan’s surrender triggered preparations for international war crimes trials and for investigations of war crimes & war criminals [JWC 305/4].POW Camp Hoten, Mukden Manchuria reports [JWC 173, 205, 240, 241, 242, 250, 274, 298 & 299] on living conditions, treatment, health reports, and individual abuse, but no evidence of BW experiments occurring [see JWC 240/2]. Sanders & Young Report of the Scientific Survey in Japan, Volume V: Biological Warfare compiled extensive interviews with Japanese Scientists on offensive & defensive elements of their research and weapons, but not on specific experiments. This was the first major postwar report back to Washington evaluating Japanese BW [see JWC 2]. Merck Report to Secretary of War on “Activities of the United States in the Field of Biological Warfare” [see JWC 39 for this 50 page study].Compton Report assessment indicated that Japanese scientists were engaged in offensive BW work [see JWC 55 & 212].Cole Preliminary Report indicated the primary experimental site for Japanese BW has probably been destroyed [see JWC 192/2].U.S. Biological Warfare Committee Report on future research & development of U.S. BW capabilities [JWC 83].U.S. Naval Technical Mission Report on Japanese bacteriological research and weapons [JWC 248 & 249].
1946 (January–June)Ishii accused of injecting plague into live subjects [JWC 315/52]. SCAP Legal Section sought Ishii for interrogation but not as a war criminal. Army G-2 sought to locate Ishii for questioning by War Department personnel [JWC 215 & 231].Thompson “History of the Mukden Group” provided a primary history of the Allied POWs held at Hoten [see JWC 205].
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Australia listed Emperor Hirohito as a war criminal [JWC 262/04].“Merck Report to the Secretary of War” concluded that Japanese were developing offensive BW capabilities [JWC 003].Army G-2 sought to determine if American POWs were used in BW experiments [JWC 191].Mukden – POW Camp Hoten reports by OSS & SCAP concluded “42 affidavits – now on file – no intimation of experiments” [see JWC 231, 241 & 242/07].Materials on Mukden (Hoten) POW Camp shipped to China by SCAP Legal Section [JWC 242/06].PACMIRS translated Mukden POW Camp medical records [JWC 298].United States & Great Britain agreed not to charge Emperor Hirohito as a war criminal [JWC 48/03].Emperor Hirohito called for a constitutional convention to establish a democratic government and offers to resign [JWC 48/05].“Biological Warfare: Activities and Capabilities of Foreign Nations” report included detailed diagrams of Pingfan facilities and of Japanese bacterial bomb. This represented the first detailed information the United States acquired on Pingfan [see JWC 36]. Series of interrogations of Col. Toyoaki Morita provided details of Japanese development and use of chemical and gas weapons against the Chinese. Included information on Army medical experiments in Shanghai [JWC 235 series].Evidence arose of Japanese use of CW agents against the Chinese [JWC 118].IPS concluded that sufficient evidence existed to bring war crimes charges against Japan for use of poison gas against China [JWC 236 series].“Bacteria Warfare Report from China” is a 37-page IPS report on plague outbreaks as a consequence of Japanese air dispersal of contaminated grain [see JWC 236/4 & JWC 121].IPS concluded “no attempt will be made to prove BW by Japanese against China as evidence ‘not sufficient’” [JWC 120].Thompson Report: “Japanese Biological Warfare” (51 pp) Drawn for interrogations of Ishii, Kaneko, Kitano, and Masuda Jan.-Mar. 1946. It provided details of the research facilities at Harbin and described various BW/CW bombs [see JWC 1 and 223 series].Takeshi Kino described human experiments at Harbin under Gen. Wakamatsu & Maj. Hosaka for the Ishii BKA. Uncertain if experiments were performed on Chinese laborers or POWs. (Note: Japanese references to “POWs” often included Russians and Chinese captured from other parts of Manchuria & China. It does not specifically reference the Allied POWs held at Hoten POW camps.)
1946 (July–December)SCAP CinCFE implemented a policy that all national security matters would fall under Washington control of the JCS and the SWNCC, and release required prior approval of the JCS [JWC 296/03, 243/49].SCAP Legal began investigation of Motoji Yamaguchi, et al., for BW activities at the Kwantung Army Quarantine Stables and with the “Ishii unit at Harbin” [JWC 258 series].
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In the “Report on War Criminals,” [see JWC 231/10] Nishimura [fnu] accuses Yamaguchi, et al., of the dissection of “many prisoners of Allied Forces at the outdoor dissecting ground of [Unit] No. 100 Army Corps at Hiainking, Manchuria” and of infecting POWs with glanders [JWC 231 series].SCAP Legal established war crimes Case No. 330 listing Motoji YAMAGUCHI, Yujiro WAKAMATSU, Yasutaro HOSAKA, Shiro MATSUSHIDA, fnu YASUZAKA, and Shiro ISHII [261/05].Joint Chiefs of Staff directed SCAP to take no action against Emperor Hirohito as a war criminal [JWC 284/01].Arrest orders were issued for the murder of eight POWs in medical experiments conducted at Kyushu Imperial University Hospital [JWC 278].SCAP Legal opened war crimes case #290, investigating allegations that 48 POWs underwent experimental operations by “medical non-coms” at SAGAMIGAHARA Army Hospital. Thirteen died [JWC 280 series].“Japanese Biological Warfare” is a 34-page analysis of Japanese wartime activities and capabilities. Later issued as MIS Project #2263.Peatty Diary of conditions at POW Camp Hoten, Mukden, reported on daily life at the officers camp from Nov. 1942–Nov. 1945 [see JWC 173]. Interrogation of Maj. Gen. Kiyoshi Kawashima disclosed Japanese experiments in dropping plague-infected fleas from airplanes and of undertaking human experiments. These statement marked important official admissions by Japanese of these activities [JWC 137, 138, 139].Hiroshi UEKI accused Shiro ISHII of establishing “a large-scale human experiment station” at Harbin where he “executed brutal experiments on many Allied POWs” [see JWC 258/8a & 242/18]. “Records of ISHII Shiro” was produced by Japanese Government Liaison Office in response to a formal request from SCAP Legal Section [JWC 231/17].Imagi alleged that Ishii operated a secret laboratory near Harbin where humans were inoculated with glanders. Further, ISHII used Tokyo & Kyoto Imperial medical Laboratories for the same purpose. As a consequence, SCAP Legal Section consolidated war crimes cases No. 91 & 330 [JWC 242/21].“SCAP Legal Section, Investigative Division Case No. 330”: SCAP Intelligence Division (G-2) classified the entire case as SECRET and stopped all further investigation by SCAP Legal Section, Investigative Division [see JWC 261/4, JWC 285].Secretary of War and Joint Research & Development Board recommended that all information about the biological warfare program be held at the TOP SECRET level [JWC 305/01].Hisashi OKADA reports to CinCFE that bacteriological experiments were conducted on POWs at the Infectious Disease Research Laboratory, Tokyo [JWC 258/18].
1947 (January–March) “Request by IMTFE Russian Prosecutor” is a formal request to interrogate Shiro ISHII, Hitoshi KIKUCHI, & Kiyoshi OTA about Unit 631 BW experiments and “cases of mass murders as a result of those experiments” [243 series].Ryoichi NAITO described offensive and defensive BW programs of Shiro Ishii. Related
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that one of the aliases used by Ishii was “Hajime Togo” [JWC 231/38].“Bacteriological Warfare Experiments by Japanese” summarized meetings with the Russian prosecutor over repeated requests to interrogate Ishii and Ota [JWC 243/48]. Ryoichi NAITO alleged that Ishii conducted BW experiments on POWs, and provided names of Japanese scientists working with Ishii [see JWC 242/28].SCAP investigated Infectious Disease Research Laboratory (DENSENBYO KENKYSHO) and sought ABE & KOJIMA for interviews about alleged atrocities [JWC 277 series].Japanese Bacteriological Research Institute, Changchun, Manchuria reported general destruction of records [JWC 70].“Russian Request to Interrogate Japanese on Biological Warfare,” briefing papers by SCAP G-2, weighed war crimes evidence against nondisclosure of BW intelligence [see JWC 243/46].Request of the Russian Prosecutor: SCAP notified War Department that the three Japanese scientists are responsible for experiments resulting in the deaths of 2,000 Chinese and Manchurians [JWC 296/02].Ryoichi NAITO & Shoji HONGO provided SCAP with details of Ishii’s rise to power, accumulation of wealth, and his research in BW [JWC 255/21 & 308/02b].Request of the Russian Prosecutor: SWNCC recommended sending BW experts from the War Department to Tokyo to interview the Japanese scientists prior to any Russian access [JWC 170/3].Takeshi KINO testified that Gen WAKAMATSU & Maj. YAMAGUCHI were responsible for the thirteen deaths as the result of secret experiments [JWC 231/36].SCAP Criminal Registry Division notified SCAP Legal that it would check to see if a case had been opened against Gen. Shiro Ishii, and would then “take appropriate action to insure that he is located and processed as any other suspected war criminal” [see JWC 259/8 & 256/3].Russian delegate to Allied Council for Japan, Lt. Gen. Derevyanko, files a formal request for Ishii and Ota for “war crimes against the USSR” [JWC 243/53].Mamoru OICHI, attached to Unit 100, described an autopsy on a POW who had been injected with glanders; stating that he thinks the POW was a Russian [JWC 259/16].Request of the Russian Prosecutor: War Department instructed SCAP to make an initial interrogation to determine if there was any sensitive BW information at risk [JWC 5/05 & 296/24].“USSR Request to Interrogate and Arrest Japanese Bacteriological Warfare Experts” detailed summary of the decisions and policies made in response to the request on Jan. 7, 1947 [243 series, esp. 243/43].
1947 (April–June)War Department, Chemical Warfare Service, set Dr. Norbert Fell to Japan to interrogate Japanese BW scientists [JWC 243/11].SCAP rejected Russian request that Ishii and Ota be turned over to USSR for war crimes [JWC 243/13].Willoughby, SCAP G-2, halted all prosecution and publicity on Case No. 330 in name of CinCFE and SCAP Chief of Staff [JWC 257/6].”Roster of Personnel connected with Shiro Ishii in the pursuit of Bacterial Warfare”
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prepared by SCAP Legal for Norbert Fell’s interviews of Japanese scientists [JWC 261/03].Hitoshi KIKUCHI instructed not to reveal to Russian interrogators information about human experiments, BW used against the Chinese, or mass production of fleas [JWC 228/12].SCAP G-2 notes “documentary immunity from war crimes will be provided to Ishii and others in exchange for cooperation and full disclosure” [JWC 152].Interrogation of Shiro Ishii discussed experiments at Pingfan and references to experiments on humans. Issue of immunity still undecided [JWC 228/06].Questions for Japanese scientist prepared by War Department CWS for Dr. Norbert Fell to use in the interrogations [JWC 243/15].War Department, War Crimes Branch, called for “all possible war crimes evidence or charges against Ishii or any member of his group.” Asked for Ishii’s status before the IPS and IMTFE [JWC 243/16].SCAP Legal informed War Crimes Branch that although the “Japanese Communist Party” accused Ishii of conducting experiments on captured Americans at Mukden, IPS stated that neither Ishii nor his subordinates were being held as war crimes suspects, “nor is there sufficient legal evidence on file against them” [see JWC 243/1�].SCAP G-2 reported that the B.K.A. (Bacterial War Army) engineered the bombardment of its own facilities, including hundreds of laboratory members at the end of the war [JWC 315/26].‘Summary of Information on Shiro Ishii’ for War Department G-2 noted allegations that he injected U.S. POWs with bubonic plague as an experiment. G-2 notes, “[N]aturally these experiments are of the highest intelligence value” [JWC 315/25].Fell Report, “Brief Summary of New Information about Japanese BW Activities,” presented Dr. Fell’s findings from his trip to Japan in April 1947, noting a 60-page report in English and ”a separate report from Ishii” would be forthcoming. Fell reported that “it was positively stated that no American or Russian prisoners of war had been used at any time” in human experiments [see JWC 123 & 22�].SCAP Legal Section notified War Department War Crimes Branch that Ishii violated ”rules of land warfare” in operations in China but IPS said it lacked evidence for a trial [JWC 159].Translations of Russian interrogations taken in 1946 on activities of Ishii Unit between 1939-1944 and furnished to SCAP 1947. SCAP was transmitting records to War Department, War Crimes Branch [JWC 243/24].
1947 (July–December)Intelligence Report on Japanese Chemical Warfare. War Department Chemical Warfare Service urged FEC, Chemical, to investigate Japanese research and findings, noting the BW study “has brought to light important information not disclosed in previous inquiries” [JWC 136].FEC, CIS reported that Ishii got initial financial backing for BW work and, later, for activities in Manchuria from Takahashi, and military backing from Koizumi and Tojo [JWC 315/1�].CIS reported to SCAP G-2 that Ishii may be wanted by the Chinese as a war criminal.
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SCAP G-2 advised FEC that information on ISHII was classified TOP SECRET and not releasable to any agency [JWC 315/16]. Brief: “Interrogation of Certain Japanese by the Russian Prosecutor.” SFE reports the possible disclosure of evidence “that American prisoners of war were used for experimental purposes by the Japanese BW group” [JWC 170/4].SWNCC concluded the value of Japanese BW information outweighed war crimes prosecution and pressed for granting immunity [JWC 163].SFE argued in favor of immunity, noting that IPS stated there is insufficient evidence for war crimes case against Ishii and that the Chinese are not preparing a case against Ishii [JWC 304/02].State argued against granting immunity, asserting it would be “a source of serious embarrassment to the United States” [JWC 170/06].IMTFE Prosecutor Joseph Keenan stated, “Had he—Emperor Hirohito—been anyone else, he would have been in the dock, too” [JWC 84/06].Hill and Victor Interviews (Oct.-Dec. 1947) of Japanese BW scientists on their basic research began, “No question of immunity guarantees from war crimes prosecution was ever raised during these interviews” [see JWC 35/02] [JWC 35 series & 254 series].Interview with Dr. Kozo OKAMOTO on autopsies performed at Harbin, 1938-1945 [JWC 254/18, 254/13 & 35/21].Rape of Nanking: Record of trial of Gen Hisao TANI for atrocities at Nanking included an untranslated Chinese language account [JWC 275].Summary Report of BW Investigations by Drs. Edwin Hill & Joseph Victor: Detailed (74 pages) findings from investigations and interviews with twenty-two Japanese BW scientists. Hill declared the cost (est. Y250,000) “was a pittance against the millions spent by the Japanese” [JWC 230 & JWC 35/02].SFE 188 series referenced a 60-page report [possibly JWC 135] by Shiro Ishii [JWC 203].
1948-2006Foreign Documents Branch Translation No. 102: Reports on Japanese Bacteriological Research (vol. 1): Translations of seventeen Japanese bacteriological experiments and reports [JWC 131 & 133].Foreign Documents Branch Translation No. 102: Reports on Japanese Bacteriological Research (vol. 2): Translations of eight Japanese bacteriological experiments and reports [JWC 132 & 134].Immunity and Interrogation of Certain Japanese by the Russian Prosecutor: Army, CWS notified SWNCC & SFE that “necessary information and scientific data have been obtained to our satisfaction” [JWC 166, & 276/2].Immunity Issue: SWNCC & SFE notified JCS & SCAP that “the technical advisors who have returned from your theater indicated that to date necessary information and scientific data have been obtained to your satisfaction” [JWC 5/12, 5/13, & 170/8].Immunity Issue: JCS advised SCAP to resubmit its request originally sent in response to SWNCC 351 [JWC 308/03a and 03b]. Unit 731 members working for the USSR: Army Intelligence unit 441st CIC reported about thirty members of Unit 731 were captured by the USSR and were
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“working on bacteriological research project near Moscow” [JWC 315/08].Report “A” (Anthrax): This 406-page study was produced from Japanese human experiments, interviews by Army technical personnel, and reports by Army BW labs at Ft. Detrick. It provides detailed microscopic investigation of the reaction of human organs to anthax bacillus [JWC 252]. Report “G” (Glanders): This 372-page study was produced from Japanese human experiments, interviews by Army technical personnel, and from reports by Army BW labs at Ft. Detrick. It provided detailed microscopic investigation of the reaction of human organs to glanders [JWC 251].Report of “Q” (Plague): This 744-page study was produced from Japanese human experiments, interviews by Army technical personnel, and reports by Army BW labs at Ft. Detrick. It provided detailed microscopic investigation of the reaction of human organs to plague [JWC 253].“Aids to the collection of information for Biological Warfare Intelligence (1949)” The fifteen-page directive included ”Indications of BW activity” and a glossary [JWC 267/4]. Technical Intelligence Requirement of the Chemical Corps: Included human testing as part of the means for developing offensive and defensive chemical intelligence [JWC 267/5].“Russian Trial of Japanese for Biological Warfare”: Twelve trials at Khabarovsk of Japanese for committing BW war crimes. Charges included testing performed on U.S. prisoners of war (Note: Japanese responded with mass demonstrations at Soviet embassy in Tokyo over deaths by USSR of 300,000 Japanese prisoners of war held in Manchuria & Siberia) [JWC 7/1].“Russian Trial of Japanese for Biological Warfare”: Confession by Maj. Tomio KARASAWA states that, in 1943, American POWs Mukden were experimented on by Unit 731 personnel “to ascertain the degree of vulnerability of the American Army to different combat infections” [see JWC 84/8]. “USSR demand for war crimes trial of Emperor Hirohito”: USSR delivered note to Secretary of State (Feb 2, 1950) [JWC 84/10].“Checklist of Seized Japanese Records”: James Morley published a 28-page article describing captured and seized Japanese records held by the National Archives and other institutions [JWC 14].“USSR note to U.S. Secretary of State”: USSR charged Emperor Hirohito, Shiro Ishii, Masajo Kitano, Yujiro Wakamatsu, and Yukio Kasahars with war crimes [see JWC 84/12].Summary Report on B.W. Investigations by Drs. Edwin Hill and Joseph Victor (74 pp): Army Chemical Warfare Service formally forwarded the 1947 report to the Secretary of Defense for Research & Development. This may mark its formal release outside of Ft. Detrick [JWC 35/01]. “Comments on the deaths of Prince Konoe Fumitake and Karasawa Tomio in the USSR” (Jan. 1957): Intelligence reported that two prisoners died under questionable circumstances. Both appeared likely to be repatriated to Japan. Tomio Karasawa (a colleague of Shiro Ishii) was said to have hanged himself in Oct. 1956. Konoe died a few days later [see JWC 27/5].
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“Determination of Policy and Plans for the Return of Seized Enemy Records, Part II Japanese Records”: Comprised the official National Archives and Records Administration dossier and disposal correspondence (1953-1960) on the return of Japanese records [JWC 51].505th CIC Group report on national Institute of Health (Japan): Reported that Junichi KANEKI & Yujiro WAKAMATSU are working in NIH infection studies [JWC 254/35].“Japanese Biological Warfare Experiments in World War II”: On May 26, 1982, the U.S. Congress sought formal comments from the Department of State on biological warfare experiments carried out by Gen. Shiro ISHII [JWC 301/07].“Japanese Biological Warfare Experiments in World War II”: On March 10, 1983, Senator Bill Bradley called for a formal Congressional inquiry on the “alleged experimentation on humans by the Japanese during World War II” [JWC 301/12].“Department of Defense Questions & Answers Regarding Unit 731 (May, 12, 1995)”: DOD responded that “there does not appear to be any documentary evidence to support claims that U.S. POWs were subjected to biological experimentation by the Japanese Army during World War II” [see JWC 125]. “Department of Veterans Affairs Responses to Press Inquiries on Mukden POWs” (July 14, 1995): DVA responded, “No confirming evidence has as yet been presented that biological warfare experiments were conducted on those POWs who were held in Mukden” [see JWC 126].“National Security Council Press Guidance: Japanese Biological Warfare Experiments in World War II”: NSC provided a summary of the claims by POWs that they were the objects of BW experiments by the Japanese. NSC noted that over years of exhaustive searching, “we have not been able to locate conclusive evidence that U.S. POWs were subjects of biological warfare experiments” [see JWC 244].“China-Japan War, 1931-1945: Historiographic Essay” by Prof. David Gordon, included sections on Manchuria, Interlude 1932-37, ”China Incident” 1937-38, Nanking Massacre, China Incident and the Pacific War 1939-45, Nationalist China, 1937-45, Communist Insurgency, Japanese War Crimes, and Politics of Memory [JWC 268].
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THE DATABASE
Date - yyyy/mm/dd Doc Title Comments Location RG# ENTRY # Box From To Author Doc ID # Ref File # JWC Item #
1934/08/00 Reports on Japanese Bacteriological Research: Report No. 292: "Basic
Experiments on Increasing the Toxicity of the Cholera Bacilli - Report No. 1,
Experiments with Egg Cultures," by T. INOUYE, T. INABA, & K. OZAWA
One of 17 experiments conducted by the Japanese Army on
BW, pages 75-77.
370/15/22/06 038 182 69 CIA Foreign Documents
Branch, CIA
CIA/FDB #102,
Vol. I
131/05
1934/08/00 Reports on Japanese Bacteriological Research: Report No. 294: "Fundamental
Research on Increasing the Toxicity of the Cholera Vibrio," by T. Inouye & K.
OZAWA
One of 17 experiments conducted by the Japanese Army on
BW, pages 88-89.
370/15/22/06 038 182 69 CIA Foreign Documents
Branch, CIA
CIA/FDB #102,
Vol. I
131/07
1934/09/00 Reports on Japanese Bacteriological Research: Report No. 293: "Fundamental
Experiment on the Toxicity of the Cholera Vibrio Experiments on Serial Animal
Passage," by T. Inouye & K. OZAWA
One of 17 experiments conducted by the Japanese Army on
BW, pages 78-87.
370/15/22/06 038 182 69 CIA Foreign Documents
Branch, CIA
CIA/FDB #102,
Vol. I
131/06
1934/09/00 Reports on Japanese Bacteriological Research: Report No. 309: Tests on the
Increase of Toxicity of Typhoid Bacillus (First Report)," by COL Shiro ISHII,
Army Medical College & Army Surgeon MAJ ITAKURA.
One of 17 experiments conducted by the Japanese Army on
BW, pages 119-137.
370/15/22/06 038 182 69 CIA Foreign Documents
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1935/12/20 Bacteriological Warfare Translation of Italian paper, which discusses the types of
germs & bacteria that might be used and means for
deploying them in a wartime scenario.
390/41/01/04 165 469 176 La Forze
Sanitario #35
G-2 Book IIIq
BW
043/01
1936/06/00 Reports on Japanese Bacteriological Research: Report No. 290: "Experiments
on Increasing the Toxicity of Paratyphoid Bacilli A and B," by Mutsuo
WATANABE and Kiyoshi OZAWA.
One of 17 experiments conducted by the Japanese Army on
BW, pages 50-74.
370/15/22/06 038 182 69 CIA Foreign Documents
Branch, CIA
CIA/FDB #102,
Vol. I
131/04
1936/08/00 Reports on Japanese Bacteriological Research: Report No. 66: "Experiment on
the Resistance of the Glanders Bacillus to Drying by Ultra Violet Rays," by O.
SATO & K. Ozawa
One of 17 experiments conducted by the Japanese Army on
BW, pages 3-5.
370/15/22/06 038 182 69 CIA Foreign Documents
Branch, CIA
CIA/FDB #102,
Vol. I
131/01
1936/12/00 Reports on Japanese Bacteriological Research: Report No. 228: "Biological
Properties of Glanders," by O. SATO.
One of 17 experiments conducted by the Japanese Army on
BW, pages 17-49.
370/15/22/06 038 182 69 CIA Foreign Documents
Branch, CIA
CIA/FDB #102,
Vol. I
131/03
1939/10/12 Reports on Japanese Bacteriological Research: Report No. 130: "Research on
Substance Promoting the Growth of Bacillus Pestis Research on Mass
Production" by COL Shiro ISHII.
One of 17 experiments conducted by the Japanese Army on
BW, pages 5-26.
370/15/22/06 038 182 69 CIA Foreign Documents
Branch, CIA
CIA/FDB #102,
Vol. I
131/02
1940 est Reports on Japanese Bacteriological Research: Report No. 608: "Research on
Increasing the Toxicity of Novy's Bacillus," by Seichi TAKANO.
One of 17 experiments conducted by the Japanese Army on
BW, pages 203-214.
370/15/22/06 038 182 69 CIA Foreign Documents
Branch, CIA
CIA/FDB #102,
Vol. II
132/05
1940 est Reports on Japanese Bacteriological Research: Report No. 607: "Biological
Characteristics of Anaerobic Bacilli Isolated form Gas-Gangrene Patients," by
Seichi TAKANO.
One of 17 experiments conducted by the Japanese Army on
BW, pages 184-202.
370/15/22/06 038 182 69 CIA Foreign Documents
Branch, CIA
CIA/FDB #102,
Vol. II
132/04
1941 Extract from "Volcanic Isle," by Wilfred Fleisher Relates warning from Matsuoka that in a war with Japan, she
"would not shrink from bacteria warfare, the use of poison
gas, and …to create some new death ray."
390/41/01/04 165 489 176 WD, NDD BWJ Book III 042/15
1941/02/03 Japanese attempts to secure virulent strains of yellow fever virus Concludes "Japanese are endeavoring to obtain virulent
strains of yellow fever virus for the purpose of waging
bacterial warfare."
390/18/24/02 112 295A 11 War Dept. COL Simmons Smith, LTC Ralph C. G-2/10568-40 folder 47B 059
1941/03/13 Japanese Bacteriological and Parachute Troops BW in the Philippines; subterfuge and cloak-and-dagger
stories from a researcher, Glasounoff.
390/18/24/01 112 295A 06 Medical Corps Asst. Chief of
Staff WPD
McAfee, Col. Larry
B.
folder 26 075
1941/05/01 Reports on Japanese Bacteriological Research: Report No. 305: "Preparation of
Culture Media for Determining Cause of Diseases in the Field" by Col ISHII,
Immunological Research Laboratory, Army Medical College & CPT Yoshio
HAYAMA
One of 17 experiments conducted by the Japanese Army on
BW, pages 90-118.
370/15/22/06 038 182 69 CIA Foreign Documents
Branch, CIA
CIA/FDB #102,
Vol. I
131/08
1941/06/30 Reports on Japanese Bacteriological Research: Report No. 320: "Tests on the
Survival of Cholera Vibrio on Various Types of Food," by COL Shiro ISHII, Army
Medical College & Army Surgeon Maj. Takeo INOUYE.
One of 17 experiments conducted by the Japanese Army on
BW, pages 139-141.
370/15/22/06 038 182 69 CIA Foreign Documents
Branch, CIA
CIA/FDB #102,
Vol. II
132/01
1942/00/00 Reports on Japanese Bacteriological Research: Report No. 372: "Bacteriological
Investigation of Air-Raid Casualties," by Fujiichiro OTA, under the direction of
Yoshio HANEYAMA.
One of 17 experiments conducted by the Japanese Army on
BW, pages 174-183.
370/15/22/06 038 182 69 CIA Foreign Documents
Branch, CIA
CIA/FDB #102,
Vol. II
132/03
1942/04/01 Reports on Japanese Bacteriological Research: Report No. 328: "Research on
Culture Media for Glanders Bacillus," by COL Shiro ISHII, Army Medical College &
Army Surgeon Capt. Toomey TANAKA.
One of 17 experiments conducted by the Japanese Army on
BW, pages 142-173.
370/15/22/06 038 182 69 CIA Foreign Documents
Branch, CIA
CIA/FDB #102,
Vol. II
132/02
1942/04/25 Japanese Attempts to Create Plague in North China Unconfirmed reports of Japanese efforts to introduce plague
in area around Central Hopei.
390/41/01/04 165 489 176 WD, Military
Attaché
WD, NDD Barrett, LTC David BWJ Book III 042/13
1942/05/05 Plague Situation in Unoccupied China Reports on Japanese BW and plague outbreaks in (1) Hunan
& Changteh, (2) Northwestern Provinces (3) Chekiang & (4)
Fukien.
390/41/01/04 165 489 176 State Dept.,
Chungking
Embassy
WD, NDD Gause, C. E. BWJ Book III 042/18
1942/06/14 Incoming message CM IN 7432 (#205 from Chunking) US Army Military Attaché in Chungking reports "Japanese
have repeatedly used most types [of gas] experimentally but
never on a large scale."
190/01/11/06 218 2 134 Army, G-2,
China
WD, G-2 Mayer CM IN 7432 CCS 000.5
Japan
265
1942/08/25 Possible Russian use of BW OSS reports Germans suspect Russians have employed gas
gangrene against them on the Eastern Front.
390/41/01/04 165 469 176 OSS Belin, F. L. Hyde, H. B. G-2 Book IIIq
BW
BWJ Book III 043/02
1942/09/25 Report from Chungking Report of Japanese planes dropping grain infested with
bubonic plague at Nanyang, Hoan Province. Said to be the
5th incident of Japanese BW in China reported so far.
390/41/01/04 165 489 176 WD, NDD BWJ Book III 042/17
1942/12/02 Outbreak of plague in Changteh FCC transmission notes outbreak of plague that "first broke
out on November 11, 1941, a week after enemy raiders had
dropped bombs." Belief the Japanese were employing
bacteriological warfare.
390/41/01/04 165 489 176 FCC WD, NDD BWJ Book III 042/16
1942/12/07 Epidemic of bubonic plague in Fukien in August 1942 Report of plague in Fukien, China based on letter from
missionary.
390/41/01/04 165 489 176 WD, G-2 WD, NDD BWJ Book III 042/03
1942/12/14 Tokyo reports "Chinese Cholera Outbreak Now Mammoth." Bubonic plague
outbreak in southwestern Chekiang
FCC reports bubonic south of the Yangtze River is unusual.
"Previous to the Sino-Japanese war, bubonic plague had
never been known to appear south of the Yangtze River."
390/41/01/04 165 489 176 WD, NDD BWJ Book III 042/11a
1942/12/15 Bacteriological Warfare by COL Tomosada Masuda, instructor, Army Medical
College
18 page paper discusses BW weapons, offensive & defensive
actions on BW in war, and reference to a few old historical
incidents.
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 013 254/08
1942/12/15 Bacteriological Warfare, The Study [by COL Tomosada Masuda, instructor at Army Medical
College] covers offensive and defensive uses for BW .
[EARLY INDICATION OF JAPANESE PLANNING TO USE BW
OFFENSIVELY].
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Masuda, Tomosada, Dugway "A,"
unnumbered
item
226
1942-1945 Japanese Records during World War II, 1942-1945 English-Japanese Roll List prepared by the Japanese National
Diet Library.
non
record
Japan, NDL 269/2
1942-1945 Japanese Records: Miscellaneous Microfilmed Records, 1942-1945 Roll List includes operational diaries, Japanese Army Unit
reports, newspapers, private papers, and official reports to
the Throne and statements by the Emperor.
190/18/03/06 242 297E 1 NARA Wagner, George 269/1
1942-1945 Japanese Atrocities Reports by escaped POWs of Japanese atrocities. JCS 504
paper attached.
390/37/32/03 165 421 393 WD/OPD ABC 383.6
Japan
(17Aug42)
Sec.1
199
1942-1946 Wartime Translations of Seized Japanese Documents: Allied Translator and
Interpreter Section Reports, 1942-1946
Congressional Information Service Indexes and bibliography
to ATIS Reports.
2910 non
record
CIS 286
1943/04/07 Outbreak of bubonic plague in Lung-ch'uan, Chekiang Province FCC transcript reports bubonic plague outbreak. 390/41/01/04 165 489 176 FCC WD, NDD BWJ Book III 042/11e
1943/04/27 Meningitis epidemic in Chekiang, China Missionary report on meningitis epidemic and War
Department G-2 comment that the information has not been
confirmed by a second source.
390/41/01/04 165 489 176 WD, G-2 WD, NDD BWJ Book III 042/04
1943/07/00 Prevention of Plague Translation of Japanese newspaper article on plague
prevention considered propaganda by War Department, but
also as step aimed at improving health conditions.
390/41/01/04 165 489 176 US Office of
Censorship
WD, NDD BWJ Book III 042/09
1943/07/09 Bacterial Warfare [article from "Chinese Medical Journal"] Accounts of plague-drops by Japanese planes in Nanyang,
Honan, China in April 1942.
390/18/24/01 112 295A 06 Volume 61, No.
3
folder 27 071
1943/07/21 Report on a plague of rats following the flowering of the new bamboo crops Discusses the general known causes with the death of the
old stands of bamboo. Rat plague occurring in the Arakan
Yomahs region.
390/41/01/04 165 489 176 HQ, Eastern
India DIS
WD, NDD BWJ Book III 042/11b
1943/09/12 Disease in China: Cholera epidemic in Kityang, China Cholera epidemic report is confirmed by WD, G-2 from
numerous reports about Kwangtung.
390/41/01/04 165 489 176 US Office of
Censorship
WD, NDD BWJ Book III 042/06
1943/10/05 Cholera outbreak in Western Suiyuan Province FCC transcript reports cholera rampant in Peiping, Tientsin,
as well as generally in Western Suiyuan.
390/41/01/04 165 489 176 FCC WD, NDD BWJ Book III 042/11f1
1943/10/16 Plague outbreak in Lung-ch'uan, Chekiang, China Report of plague outbreak in "Lung Chuan" is confirmed by
WD, G-2 from an FCC transcript.
390/41/01/04 165 489 176 US Office of
Censorship
WD, NDD BWJ Book III 042/05
1943/11/14 ATIS Bulletin No. 510: Preliminary Examination of Documents, Item #5 cites a meritorious award given to Maj Gen Shiro ISHII
by the Minister of War dated 1942/09/10.
270/51/06/02 407 427 801 SCAP. G-2, ATIS Mashbir, COL
Sidney
ATIS Bulletin
510
272
1943/11/23 Virulent Cholera Epidemic in Changsha Report of cholera epidemic in Changsha confirmed by G-2 as
reliable.
390/41/01/04 165 489 176 US Office of
Censorship
WD, NDD BWJ Book III 042/07
1943/11/26 Port of Haiphong: Serious outbreak of cholera SEAC Intelligence Summary reports cholera outbreak a result
from bomb damage to water drainage system.
390/41/01/04 165 489 176 SEAC WD, NDD BWJ Book III 042/10
1943/12/06 Report of epidemics of typhus, dysentery, & cholera in Yuanling, Honan, China. War Department confirms Honan reports as reliable. 390/41/01/04 165 489 176 US Office of
Censorship
WD, NDD BWJ Book III 042/08
1943/12/14 Health and Sanitation - deadly malaria outbreak Report on malaria epidemic around Shaokuan, Northern
Kwangtung, China affecting over 100,000 persons.
390/41/01/04 165 489 176 Summ.Ec. Int,
USAF
WD, NDD BWJ Book III 042/11c
1943/12/15 Epidemic of bubonic plague in Fukien. British intelligence report of outbreak of bubonic plague in
Fukoen, China. G-2 comments that they have a separate
confirmation of the information.
390/41/01/04 165 489 176 US Office of
Censorship
WD, NDD BWJ Book III 042/02
1943/12/16 Malaria and Small Pox in China Spanish report of malaria and smallpox outbreaks in Northern
Kwangtung.
390/41/01/04 165 489 176 WD, NDD BWJ Book III 042/11d
1943/12/18 Bacterial Warfare in Hunan Report on outbreak of plague [for the first time] in Hunan
following activity of Japanese planes dropping cardboard,
grain, cotton wool, and a box presumed to have plague
infested fleas. Local medical authorities convinced this was
the cause.
390/41/01/04 165 489 176 US Office of
Censorship
WD, NDD BWJ Book III 042/12
1943/12/21 Reports on early efforts of Japanese to develop BW techniques Relates information that Japanese Army set up labs in Kyoto
about 1928 developing means for contaminating water
systems with germs.
390/41/01/04 165 489 176 ONI, Naval
Intelligence DIV.
WD, NDD BWJ Book III 042/14
1943/12/21 Development of Germ Cultures for Use in Warfare Intelligence report relates early work of Japanese in research
as early as 1928 in developing germ cultures for BW.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 Navy
Dept./CNO/ONI
Serial 110-43 ID #917284 314/01
1943-1944 400 Biological Warfare File list for BW documents in War Department, New
Development Division records.
390/39/33/03 165 486 23 WD, NDD 046
1944 est. General Account of Japanese Poison Warfare in China, 1937-1945 Overview of gas use over eight years of war. Specific battles
or incidents highlighted.
290/46/06/04 496 53 343 122
1944/00/00 ATIS/SWPA Enemy Publications Report #299. Commentary on International
Law Regarding Chemical & Biological Warfare
Extracts from a larger study. [note much of this copy is
illegible].
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Dugway B: 030 254/36
1944/01/01 Probable Biological Agents which may be employed by the Enemy Merck notes that we have "meager information available
regarding enemy activities in the field of biological warfare."
Provides a basic summary of research of Anthrax ("N") and
Botulinas Toxin ("X") as potential offensive BW weapons.
390/39/33/04 165 486 27 WD/NDD USBWC Merck, George:
Chairman of the
USBWC
246/01
1944/01/02 Japanese Balloons Report on Japanese balloon landings on Pacific Coast of US &
Canada. Begins international investigation as a possible
biological warfare device.
390/18/24/01 112 295A 05 Medical Corps Lt. Col. Moses Anderson, Lt. Col.
Gaylord W.
folder 24 077/1
1944/01/19 Intelligence Regarding Biological Warfare Itemized list of BW indicators circulated to the full Joint
Intelligence Committee from the Biological Warfare
Subcommittee.
390/41/01/04 165 469 176 JCS, JNW JCS, JIC G-2 Book IIIq
BW
BWJ Book III 043/03
1944/01/19 Intelligence Regarding Biological Warfare JIC Staff tasked to prepare response to Biological Warfare
Subcommittee for the collection of BW intelligence [ref. JIC
156/M].
390/41/01/04 165 469 176 JIC JIC G-2 Book IIIq
BW
BWJ Book III 043/04
1944/01/19 Additional Intelligence Information Requested by Biological Warfare
Subcommittee
JCS memo tasking the Joint New Weapons Committee for
assistance in the collection of BW intelligence. Memo
transmitted to the WD, NDD as well.
390/41/01/04 165 469 176 JCS JIC, JNW G-2 Book IIIq
BW
BWJ Book III 043/05
1944/01/22 Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC) tasking of military intelligence for gathering
of 14 elements/aspects about Japanese BW. {JIC 156/M]
Tasking appears to have been assigned to WD, G-2, MIS 270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 JIC WD/, G-2 JIC 156/M ID #917284 314/02
1944/01/23 SEATIC, Translation Report #18 - MIS 36970 Plague outbreaks spreading [in Burma] and Japanese units
alerted to destroy rats.
390/41/01/04 165 469 176 SEATIC G-2 Book IIIq
BW
BWJ Book III 043/19
1944/02/02 ATIS Bulletin 668 SWPA Chief Surgeon request ATIS translations for "Summary
of Epidemic Prevention Methods of Kwantung Army, 16 pp."
290/45/19/05 495 230 1499 ATIS/SWPA 220/5
1944/02/02 Bacteriological Warfare: Summary Report: Japan's Intention and Capabilities War Department Intelligence Division states Japanese
intentions are unknown and concludes it unlikely that it would
ever be advantageous for Japan to initiate BW.
390/41/01/04 165 489 176 WD, G-2 WD, NDD Weckerling, COL
John
BWJ Book III 042/01
1944/02/14 Biological Warfare Alerts all units to possibility that Japanese may begin BW as
a desperate measure. Defines unusual equipment and units
that might signify intent.
390/18/24/01 112 295A 04 TAGO CIC/SWPA Ulio, Mgen J. A. AG381 (9 Feb
44) OB-S-B-M
folder 22 078/05
1944/02/16 Report of serious cattle disease epidemic in Burma Information passed on to WD/NDD. 390/41/01/04 165 469 176 WD/G-2 WD, NDD G-2 Book IIIq
BW
BWJ Book III 043/06
1944/02/23 JICPOA Preliminary Interrogation Report No. 52 of Ken KATU about routine
inoculations of Japanese troops.
G-2 seeks further questioning of the POW to determine if the
Japanese inoculated against botulism.
390/41/01/04 165 469 176 JICPOA WD, G-2 G-2 Book IIIq
BW
BWJ Book III 043/13
1944/03/15 Truth about Bacteriological Warfare. [ATIS 1162 translation of Japanese
document]
Primarily a treatise on defensive measures. The article alleges
Chinese & Russian offensive uses of BW have led Japan to
counter measures.
390/11/26/07 165 79 283 ATIS/SWPA ATIS Current
Translation
#105
025
1944/03/25 UP newspaper report that Japanese have shipped 30,000 bacteria bombs to
China in preparation for BW.
390/41/01/04 165 469 176 WD/G-2 WD, NDD G-2 Book IIIq
BW
BWJ Book III 043/07
1944/04/04 Intelligence Concerning Biological Warfare Naval Intelligence reports to Joint New Weapons Committee
on Chinese news account that Japanese have shipped
30,000 bacteria bombs to China. Discounts intelligence and
suggests shipment likely to have been flares.
390/41/01/04 165 469 176 ONI WD, NDD G-2 Book IIIq
BW
BWJ Book III 043/09
1944/04/10 German-Japanese collaboration in exchange of scientific information 390/41/01/04 165 469 176 ONI WD, NDD G-2 Book IIIq
BW
BWJ Book III 043/08
1944/04/17 Rats Reports Japanese originally sought dead rats & mice as a
sanitation control. Reports capture of Japanese bombs
designed to release cyanide or arsenic.
390/18/24/01 112 295A 04 Army Signal
Corps
Chessley, Lt. Ray F. folder 22 078/03
1944/05/00 German BW experiments Reports on 6 possible types of materials Germans might be
using and probabilities of successful production.
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
OP-7
047/11
1944/05/04 Rats in Burma Japanese requiring Burmese to furnish live rats & mice. Army
speculates Japanese may use them in BW to spread plague.
390/18/24/01 112 295A 04 Army Medical
Corps
Anderson, LTC
Gaylord
folder 22 078/02
1944/05/10 Intelligence report that Peking Union Medical College has been converted into a
Japanese "Virus Cultivation Centre." Also cites requirements of households to
deliver live fleas, rats & mice.
G-2 discounts Japanese actions as prelude to BW and
ascribes collection requirements as a public health action.
390/41/01/04 165 469 176 WD, G-2 WD, NDD G-2 Book IIIq
BW
BWJ Book III 043/11
1944/05/12 Letter to President Roosevelt Recommends US research on BW be expanded & used for
military purposes.
390/40/01/05 165 488 188 Stimson, Sec. of
War Harry.
N. Dev. Div.
Merck Files
183
1944/05/20 German BW experiments Report on 5 types of bacilli that German labs are
experimenting with.
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
OP-7
047/10
1944/05/20 Diagram of Mark 7, Experimental Type 13, Bacillus Bomb Treated as experimental in nature, but China & Pacific units
alerted to collect data on the bomb.
390/41/01/04 165 469 176 USAFICPA WD, G-2 G-2 Book IIIq
BW
BWJ Book III 043/12
1944/05/28 JICPOA translation of captured Japanese document [No. 8306] includes
description of Mark 7 Bacillus bomb (1 kg).
G-2 comments this information provides" the first factual
evidence ... that Japan actually has a munition for B.W."
390/41/01/04 165 469 176 JICPOA WD, G-2 G-2 Book IIIq
BW
BWJ Book III 043/10
1944/06/05 Use of Biological Warfare by the Germans: Report by the Joint Intelligence
Subcommittee
Study made in preparation for OVERLORD invasion concludes
"that it is improbable that the enemy will initiate this form of
warfare."
390/39/33/04 165 486 27 JIC 246/02
1944/06/08 ATIS Interrogation Report No. 312, Serial No. 451 POW (medical corps) describes inoculations for bubonic
plague, cholera, dysentery, typhoid and food poisoning.
Water purification by boiling or through a mechanical filter.
Food poisoning [from raw fish] and malaria were major
illnesses.
390/41/01/04 165 469 176 WD, G-2, ATIS G-2 Book IIIq
BW
BWJ Book III 043/15a
1944/06/10 ATIS Interrogation Report No. 314A, Serial No. 453 POW (medical student) describes inoculations against
typhus, cholera, dysentery, & small pox. No injections for
tetanus.
390/41/01/04 165 469 176 WD, G-2, ATIS G-2 Book IIIq
BW
BWJ Book III 043/15b
1944/06/16 Extracts of reports from JICPOA provide initial information on a Japanese
bacillus bomb ["Special Bomb, Mark 7"]
"Two different sources (diaries) indicate that Japs have a
bacillus bomb. Discussed this with Mr. Merck and COL Cole
(CWS). CWS Staff officers in Pacific Theaters have been
alerted."
390/39/33/04 165 486 27 JCS Joint New
Weapons
Committee
Cox, Edwin 246/03
1944/07/01 Special Projects Intelligence Report #3 Cites Japanese development of Mark 7 "Bacillus Bomb."
Viewed by US as offensive BW weapon.
390/27/15/01 160 103 133 Chemical
Warfare Service,
Intelligence
Branch
Decimal 385 187/01
1944/07/03 Japanese Bacillus Bomb Summary of information on the Mark 7 - Type Experimental
bacillus bomb, including colors and markings.
390/41/01/04 165 469 176 WD, G-2 G-2 Book IIIq
BW
BWJ Book III 043/14
1944/07/05 Collection & Dissemination of BW Intelligence Notes Pacific Theater report of Japanese bacillus bomb. 390/27/15/01 160 103 133 Cole, LTC Howard,
CWS, Intelligence
Branch, ASF
Decimal 385 187/02
1944/07/07 ATIS Current Translation No. 128 containing ATIS 1376, medical supply to
Kwantung Army in relation to bacterial warfare.
Field Manual dated Aug. 31, 1941 instructs on precautions
to be taken in boiling water & cooking food to kill germs. G-2
calls attention to tactical and sabotage employment of BW
and use of airplanes & loosing infected animals as means.
390/33/26/07 165 79 287 WD, G-2, ATIS P Files 194
1944/07/07 Medical supply to Kwantung Army in relation to bacterial warfare. [ATIS
translation 1376]
Field Manual dated Aug. 31, 1941 instructs on precautions
to be taken in boiling water & cooking food to kill germs. G-2
calls attention to tactical and sabotage employment of BW
and use of airplanes & loosing infected animals as means.
390/41/01/04 165 469 176 WD, G-2, ATIS G-2 Book IIIq
BW
BWJ Book III 043/16
1944/07/09 Briefs of Medical Documents appearing in ATIS Publications ATIS/SWPA brief of Japanese medical documents includes
security against bacterial warfare.
290/45/19/05 495 230 1499 ATIS/SWPA ATIS Bulletin #3 220/4
1944/07/11 Meeting of the Joint New Weapons Committee JNWC sets up a new advisory committee drawn from the
National Academy of Sciences to provide scientific support
to the military liaison officers overseeing current BW
projects.
390/39/33/04 165 486 27 JNWC 246/04
1944/07/14 Barclay Newman's Book "Japans Secret Weapon" LTCDR Sarles alerts MGEN Surles to book titled "Japan's
Secret Weapon - Germs" and subtitled "Science Reveals the
Fascists' Secret Weapon - Bacilli Bombs." Sarles is
concerned that the article is "sensational, inaccurate and
inflammatory."
390/39/33/04 165 486 27 JNWC WD, Bureau of
Public Relations
Sarles, LtCdr
William B.
246/05
1944/07/17 SEATIC, Translation Report #17 Japanese alert units of a plague outbreak and call for
catching, killing, & burning rats.
390/41/01/04 165 469 176 SEATIC G-2 Book IIIq
BW
BWJ Book III 043/18
1944/07/17 Barclay Newman's Book "Japans Secret Weapon" Forwards a review of Barclay Newman's book in which the
reviewer [Ashley Montague] notes that "apart from the
Chinese data there is no evidence whatever that the
Japanese have anywhere resorted to bacterial warfare or
that they intend to do so."
390/39/33/04 165 486 27 JNWC WD, Bureau of
Public Relations
Sarles, LtCdr
William B.
246/06
1944/07/23 Message CM In 19809 Summarizes work of the Italian Army Biological Warfare
Center
390/27/15/01 160 103 133 Rome Area
Command
AFHQ & War
Dept.
Decimal 385 187/03
1944/07/24 Japanese and Bacterial Warfare, The Bacillus bomb, Japanese pamphlets, & BW inoculation of
Japanese forces.
390/18/24/02 112 295A 10 Mashbir, Col. Sidney
F.
ATIS Research
Report no. 84
folder 47B 066
1944/07/24 Briefs of Medical Documents appearing in ATIS Publications ATIS/SWPA brief of medical documents, notes Japanese
report the need to draw up epidemic regulations and
epidemic prevention measures. Prompted by heightened
outbreak of amoebic dysentery.
290/45/19/05 495 230 1499 ATIS/SWPA ATIS Bulletin #6 220/3
1944/07/24 Japanese and Bacterial Warfare, ATIS, SWPA Report No. 84 Notes Japanese experiments with bacillus bomb and
accusations that Allied forces are engaging in BW in China.
390/41/01/04 165 469 176 SWPA, ATIS Mashbir, COL
Sidney
G-2 Book IIIq
BW
BWJ Book III 043/17
1944/07/27 Bacterial Warfare in China Water purification. Alleges that some Chinese forces used
Japanese BW materials
390/18/24/02 112 295A 06 MID JIARC, G-2 &
others
Grayseal, Col. Carl
S.
I.G. 6565 folder: Japanese 064
1944/07/30 Briefs of Medical Documents appearing in ATIS Publications ATIS/SWPA Brief of medical documents, includes Japanese
use of preventive medicine for their troops. Note "No
preventive medicine will be given to Psw."
290/45/19/05 495 230 1499 ATIS/SWPA ATIS Bulletin #6 220/3
1944/08/08 JICA, CBI, SEA Report Sn #4775 Notes outbreaks of plague & rinderpest. Fukien news report
described recovery of unexploded bomb with 2 bottles of
"liquid germs." Repeats information that 30,000 such bombs
have been shipped to China since Dec. 1943.
390/41/01/04 165 469 176 JICA G-2 Book IIIq
BW
BWJ Book III 043/20
1944/08/15 Special Projects Intelligence Report #4 Reports that in April 1941 ISHII "Conducted experiments at
the Army Medical School at Harbin, Manchuria with bacillus
bombs."
390/27/15/01 160 103 133 Chemical
Warfare Service,
Intelligence
Branch
Decimal 385 187/04
1944/08/15 Bacteriological Warfare Call for increased awareness of suspicious Japanese airborne
activities.
390/18/24/01 112 295A 04 Army, Pacific
Area
Glasgow, Col. J.M. Surg 730/3 folder 22 078/01
1944/08/22 Memorandum for the Chief of Staff Sec War provides draft memo announcing "transfer to the
War Department of all responsibility with respect to Biological
Warfare." Specific action are assigned to Army Service
Forces and coordinated with George Merck as a special
assistant to Sec War
390/39/33/04 165 486 27 Secretary of
War
WD, Chief of
Staff
Dew, MAJ 246/07
1944/08/22 Report on Japanese chemical & biological warfare Reports Nov. 4, 1941 offensive use of BW by Japanese in
Changteh, China by dropping plague infested grain, paper
felt & cotton from an airplane. Reports 6 persons died of
plague in the period of Nov. 11-25, 1941.
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 OSS, R&A Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
OP-7
047/01
1944/08/24 SWPA cable C16562 Reports translation of Nov.14, 1941 Japanese
announcement of award to Maj. Gen. ISHII Shiro. G-2
speculates that the award may be for invention of bacillus
bomb.
390/41/01/04 165 469 176 JICA G-2 Book IIIq
BW
BWJ Book III 043/21
1944/09/03 Briefs of Medical Documents appearing in ATIS Publications ATIS/SWPA Report references Japanese medical cases -
many from unsanitary water conditions, plus extensive
malaria cases.
290/45/19/05 495 230 1499 ATIS/SWPA ATIS Bulletin
#11
220/1
1944/09/05 Medical information obtained from Japanese POW All Japanese naval personnel being immunized against
typhoid fever, gas gangrene, tetanus, & small pox.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 G-2, Ft Shafter INT 051000 ID #917284 314/03
1944/09/10 Cover sheet for Current Translation No.105, "The Truth about Bacteriological
Warfare"
Item is not attached. [see JWC 025] 290/33/26/07 165 79 283 ATIS/SWPA 220/2
1944/09/12 Use of Botuline Extract for Invasions Report on Botulism. From "The Birdman of Alcatraz." 390/40/01/05 165 488 188 Stroud, Robert 860.3 B 184
1944/09/13 Interrogation of Japanese POW Reports rumors of Japanese research being carried on in
Japan to enable dropping bacteria in bombs.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 Army Air Force 14AF WIS ID #917284 314/04
1944/09/14 Poisonous Liquor on Saipan, SEPE Report 148 Deaths resulted from US forces drinking captured Japanese
alcohol on Saipan. Initially it was suspected that the
Japanese had poisoned the alcohol, but it was ascertained
that the wood alcohol base, the primary cause, was a fuel
additive.
390/39/33/04 165 486 27 WD, G-2 MID 246/08
1944/09/16 ATIS, SWPA Serial 600 [re Bacteriological Warfare] POW reports on ISHII's work on a bacillus bomb at the Army
Medical College at Harbin and earlier invention of a water
purifier. Another POW reports on ISHII's work at the Army
Medical College, Tokyo on BW.
390/39/33/04 165 486 27 ATIS, SWPA WD/G-2 Serial 600 246/09
1944/09/16 ATIS Interrogation Report No.449 Civilian bacteriologist worked for Japanese Army in China
1939-40 and on various Pacific islands 1943-44. Discusses
Shiro ISHII's work on a bacillus bomb in Harbin in 1941. Also
notes routine beheading of captured Allied airmen.
390/33/27/06 165 79 326 ATIS, SWPA Mashbir, COL
Sidney F.
Serial 600 239
1944/09/17 ATIS Interrogation Report No.465 Japanese 1st Lt. provides description of medical activities,
supplies and treatment of malaria. Also indicates general
knowledge that Gen Shiro ISHII leads Japanese work on
biological warfare.
390/33/27/06 165 79 326 ATIS, SWPA Mashbir, COL
Sidney F.
Serial 617 238
1944/09/26 Bacterial Warfare Reports unexplained deaths of "several hundred" Japanese
soldiers after being inoculated to treat dysentery, malaria &
beriberi. Also reports no success in obtaining any BW
information from members of a captured Japanese chemical
warfare section.
390/18/24/01 112 295A 04 Army Medical
Corps
Mecray, CPT Paul folder 22 078/04
1944/09/29 Absence of evidence of Japanese BW activity on Saipan and Guam "A considerable number of deaths have occurred and are still
occurring on Guam from methyl alcohol poisoning." Japanese
stores were intended as an element of a fuel mixture not for
drinking.
390/39/33/04 165 486 27 USAF, POA Gould, CPt R. G. Report No.3 246/10
1944/09/30 South-East Asia Translation and Interrogation Center Translation Report Captured Japanese document "Directions regarding the
enemy use of Bacteria and Poisons" alleges Chinese
contamination of water supply with cholera germs at Hankow
in 1938.
390/39/33/04 165 486 27 SEATIC Swift, COL
Alexander
Translation
Report No.43
246/12
1944/09/30 Japan - Bacteriological Warfare Summary report notes Japanese dropping feathers from
planes and of increased fear of BW attack. Another report
describes Japanese research on a bacillus bomb.
390/39/33/04 165 486 27 JICA/CBI/SEA WD/G-2 JICA 8631 246/11
1944/10/01 ATIS Enemy Publications No. 197, "Use of Poison Tester" Report combines information from several captured Japanese
documents. Describes means of Japanese testing water &
foods against "enemy 5th column activity" of introducing
poisons. Advise first to "make a test with a cat, a dog, or an
employee."
390/41/01/04 165 469 176 ATIS G-2 Book IIIq
BW
BWJ Book III 043/22
1944/10/04 ATIS, SWPA Bulletin #1487 Outlines organization & duties of Water Purification and
Epidemic Prevention units issued by the KAMO Force in
Harbin, Manchuria.
390/41/01/04 165 469 176 SWPA, ATIS G-2 Book IIIq
BW
BWJ Book III 043/23
1944/10/05 Japanese Use of Poison Gas. G-2, MIS Intelligence Research project #717 Repeated reports of operational Japanese use of mustard
and lewisite gas bombs and shell against the Chinese
apparently are limited to tactical attacks. File also includes a
BW report [ATIS 600] re ISHII work on bacillus bomb.
270/09/22/05 319 82 2835 WD, G-2 Project 717 P Files 297
1944/10/06 Bacterial Warfare Japanese POW reports "experiments were carried out by
Major-General ISHII Shiro at HARBIN on a bacillus bomb." A
second report on a "Raiding Diversionary Unit" describes
offensive BW use can be accomplished by contaminating
food & drinking water.
390/39/33/04 165 486 27 GHQ/SWPA WD/G-2 LTC Harold Fair AG381 (6 Oct
44) B
246/13
1944/10/06 Bacterial Warfare Japanese POW confirms Shiro ISHII unit at Harbin, Manchuria
is developing a bacillus bomb. Also a report on a "Raiding
Diversionary Unit" organized for tactical BW actions
poisoning food & water supplies.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 SWPA GHQ AG 381 BW ID #917284 314/05
1944/10/07 ATIS/SWPA Enemy Publications #210. Incidence of Contagious Diseases in
Thailand
Cover page only. 2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Dugway B: 031 254/37
1944/10/16 Bacterial Warfare POW reports on Japanese BW research, generally in all
universities, but especially at Tokyo Infectious Diseases
Laboratory. Concludes offensive use would be by bomb or
airplanes. Extracts of ATIS Serial No. 600 are attached as
supporting source.
390/39/33/04 165 486 27 GHQ/SWPA WD/G-2 LTC Harold Fair AG 385 (16 Oct
44) B
246/14
1944/10/16 Memorandum for Maj. Gen. Styer Report on Japanese "Raiding Diversionary Unit" tasked with
contaminating food & drink "by bacterial strategy."
390/27/15/01 160 103 133 Chemical
Warfare Service,
Intelligence
Branch
Army Service
Forces, CG
Decimal 385 187/05
1944/10/16 Special Projects Intelligence Report #5 Notes ISHII award for "important invention" & indicates
possibility of it being a bacillus bomb.
390/27/15/01 160 103 133 Chemical
Warfare Service,
Intelligence
Branch
Decimal 385 187/06
1944/10/29 Interview with Tomasada Masuda Report on Dysentery: animal & human experiments. 2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Dugway B: 032 254/38
1944/11/03 Medical Intelligence - Fuxien Info resulting from interview with a Chinese doctor regarding
Plague occurrence in Fuchow, China [SEE 6/28/45].
390/18/24/02 112 295A 11 Cavenaugh, Maj.
Robert L.
JICA 10,325 folder 47A -
Current Intel
Japan
179
1944/11/09 Bacterial Warfare [extract from Serial 693] POW interrogation covering BW reports research being
conducted at labs attached to Japanese universities.
Speculates methods for use would include airplanes & guns.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, MIS MIS 87308 ID #917284 314/07
1944/11/09 Extract from report of POW captured on Biak Island POW provided secondhand report that Chinese had poisoned
wells & ponds with cholera germs during the China Incident.
States Japan is developing defensive BW at the Infectious
Diseases Research Laboratory.
390/39/33/04 165 486 27 ATIS-SWPA WD/NDD Ser. 539 246/15
1944/11/09 Bacterial Warfare POW interrogation covering BW reports research being
conducted at labs attached to Japanese universities.
Speculates methods for use would include airplanes & guns.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 SWPA, ATIS Serial 693 ID #917284 314/06
1944/11/14 Bacterial Warfare [extract from ATIS B -510] Reports the Ministry of War awarded a Technical Meritorious
Medal to Maj Gen Shiro ISHII. G-2 notes reports confirm Ishii's
connections to BW & bacillus bomb.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, MIS ATIS B -510 ID #917284 314/08
1944/11/17 Bacterial Warfare POW report on BW experiments at Hsinking, Manchuria using
bacterial materials sprayed from airplanes and captured on
experiment trays with gelatin. G-2 verifies that information
links ISHII & water purification units to these experiments.
390/41/01/04 165 469 176 SWPA, ATIS G-2 Book IIIq
BW
BWJ Book III 043/24
1944/11/29 Japanese Scientists Trained in Biology and Related Science MIS reports 122 Japanese scientists trained in biology
engaged in biological research in Japan
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, MIS Project 1105 ID #917284 314/09
1944/12/03 Prisoner of War Interrogation Summary of interrogation of POW # 229, Isamu Chimba.
Employed at Water Supply and Purification HQ in Nanking.
390/39/34/03 165 486 67 N.Dev. Div.
334/JNW/441.
2
180
1944/12/04 Bacterial Warfare Former POW reports. 390/18/24/01 112 295A 06 G-2, CTO,
Chungking
Dickey, Col. Joseph
K.
JICA # 10,596 folder 27 073
1944/12/04 Extract from interrogation report of YAMAGUCHI, Shigeru Describes a "germ or bacterial bomb" among the armament
& equipment being developed by the Japanese Air Force.
390/39/33/04 165 486 27 CINCPAC/
CINCPOA
WD/NDD PIR #93 246/16
1944/12/04 Bacterial Warfare POW interrogation disclose Water Supply & Purification Unit
activity connected to BW. POW worked on cultivating
typhus, cholera, & dysentery bacilli. Japanese troop
casualties in Kinhwa, China when they entered a BW area too
soon.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 CTO, G-2, JICA #10,596 ID #917284 314/10
1944/12/06 Water Supply and Purification Unit, Japanese Army Summary of Japanese interrogations about bacteria
cultivation & water filtration.
390/18/24/02 112 295A 11 Mi. Intel. Div.,
Chungking
Dickey, Col. Joseph
K.
JICA 10,595 folder 54 053
1944/12/06 Water Supply & Purification Unit, Japanese Army [MID report #10,595] POW interrogation provides detailed description of
organization & functions of Water Supply & Purification Units.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, MIS JICA #10,596 ID #917284 314/11
1944/12/12 Japanese Preparations for Bacteriological Warfare in China Supplement to SINTIC Item # 187 - further reports of BW use
in China. Includes diagram of Water Supply & Purification
Dept., Nanking, China.
390/39/34/04 165 486 67 N.Dev. Div.
334/JNW/441.
2
176/2
1944/12/12 Japanese Preparations for Bacteriological Warfare in China [SINTIC report #
213]
POW detailed report on BW research in Nanking. Tells of
10,000 casualties at Chekiang, China in 1942 dying mostly
of cholera. Bacteria dispersed over area by planes.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 USFCT, G-2 SINTIC 213 ID #917284 314/12b
1944/12/12 Japanese Preparations for Bacteriological Warfare in China Supplement to SINTIC Item # 187 reports BW use in China.
Includes diagram of Water Supply & Purification Dept.,
Nanking, China.
390/18/24/01 112 295A 11 folder 54 - POW
Japan
177/2
1944/12/13 Japanese Chemical and Bacteriological Warfare in China Cover sheet to SINTIC Item # 213. [see JWC 314/12b] 390/39/34/04 165 486 67 HQ, USFCT,
Office of Asst. C
of S, G-2
JICA, HQ, USFCT,
Rear Echelon,
APO 627
Burden, Maj. John
A.
N.Dev. Div.
334/JNW/441.
2
176/1
1944/12/13 Japanese Chemical & Bacteriological Warfare in China [SINTIC reports # 213,
214, 216, & 217]
Cover and transmittal sheet for 4 SINTIC reports on BW and
reference to 2 previous reports SINTIC #187 & 188. [see
JWC#314/12b]
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 USFCT, G-2 S3990 ID #917284 314/12a
1944/12/13 Japanese Chemical and Bacteriological Warfare in China Cover sheet to SINTIC Item # 213. [see JWC 314/12b] 390/18/24/01 112 295A 11 HQ, USFCT,
Office of Asst. C
of S, G-2
JICA, HQ, USFCT,
Rear Echelon,
APO 627
Burden, Maj. John
A.
folder 54 - POW
Japan
177/1
1944/12/15 Special Projects Intelligence Report #6 Report of BW experiments by Water Purification Unit at
Hsinking, Manchuria included testing of BW agents sprayed
from the air & experiments carried out on horses.
390/27/15/01 160 103 133 Chemical
Warfare Service,
Intelligence
Branch
Decimal 385 187/07
1944/12/15 Special Projects Intelligence Report #6 Concludes potential offensive BW intentions by Japanese in
development of bacillus bomb. Also notes "special
precautions should be taken against BW when the Japanese
voluntarily abandon an area."
390/39/33/04 165 486 27 Chemical
Warfare Service,
Intelligence
Branch
Cole, LTC Howard I. 246/17a
1944/12/15 Summary of Significant Reports Series of reports confirm Japanese experiments in
universities, in Army hospitals, and in field experiment
stations. Incidents of field tests from the air on animals.
Chinese reporting an unusual number and unexplained
sources of plague outbreaks.
390/39/33/04 165 486 27 Chemical
Warfare Service,
Intelligence
Branch
Cole, LTC Howard I. Appendix A 246/17b
1944/12/23 Japanese Document Conference Describes the exploitation of captured Japanese documents. 270/05/28/01 319 47 829 Lovell, COL J. R. MID 386.3
Japan, 23 Dec
44 (8 Apr 42)
045
1944/12/27 Outgoing Classified Message [War 82302] MID seeks information from Japanese POWs about "bacillus
tactics" of water purification units.
390/18/24/02 112 295A 11 Mil. Intel. Div. G-2 WAR 82302 folder 47B 057
1944-1945 Kungming-Reg-OP-7 OSS intelligence reports on Japanese BW [BURLAP]
associated with Operation TOLEDO.
190/08/34/06 226 154 200 013
1944-45 Reports on Japanese chemical & biological warfare Includes reports as early as 1941 and interrogations of
captured Japanese personnel.
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
OP-7
047
1945 SCAP File List 000.5 (Secret), Book 2 War Crimes (WC), AG decimal file list of documents for 000.5
- war crimes/war criminals. [note: cover sheets only].
290/10/33/02 331 1158A 763 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 15 290/06
1945 est Historical Report of War Research Service: November 1944-Final Quick overview of BW in the US, plus detailed chronology. 390/40/01/5-6 165 488 180 N. Dev. Div.
Merck Files
185
1945 est Report by Takeishi Nishimura of name & address for Motiji Yamaguchi An undated report that also cites LTG ISHII as "Commander"
the Sanitary Water Section (ISHII Unit) - probably 1945.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Nishimura,
Takeishi
Masumori, Sadao Legal Section/
GHQ/SCAP
Case File #330 231/53
1945 est Japanese Background and Reference Files: "Ja" Filing scheme for SCAP Legal Section "Area" case files
includes entries for Japanese war crimes, atrocities, and
mistreatment of POWs. There are geographic based entries
that include POW camps in China & Manchuria.
290/11/10/03 331 1189 938 SCAP, Legal
Section
302
1945/00/00 Memoranda for the President: Japanese Feelers. Extracts from the Donovan
Papers
Draft paper extracts OSS memorandums to the White House
in 1945 showing "Documents tracing some fervent but
[illegible] Japanese efforts to end the war in the Pacific."
190/38/24/04 226 190C 7 OSS Roosevelt,
Franklin D
Donovan, GEN
William
Donovan papers 266
1945/01/02 Reported Japanese Use of Disease Serums and Cultures Re: Report No. Y-2167 of 9.12.1944, about Japanese BW
use in China.
390/39/34/04 165 486 67 OSS N.Dev. Div.
334/JNW/441.
2
175
1945/01/03 War Crimes as Related to the Preparation, Launching, and Opening of Hostilities
without Previous Warning"
Army Judge Advocate General prepared this study in
response the question whether the Japanese attacks
launching the war could be considered war crimes.
290/09/04/07 331 313 2 SCAP, IPS, IMTFE Doc. 31 262/03
1945/01/15 Incoming Classified Message [CR 51528] Reports 44 POWs from water purification units being
interrogated about "bacillus tactics."
390/18/24/02 112 295A 11 U.S. Army in the
Far East,
Hollandia, New
Guinea
War Dept. CR 51528 folder 47B 058
1945/01/24 Questions to be Asked of POW Medical Officers ["old list"] CPMB compilation of BW data focuses on immunization
diseases, vaccines, serums, toxins, specific application by
Army & Navy, effectiveness of vaccinations, & treatment for
diseases.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB ID #917284 314/43
1945/01/28 Report on Japanese chemical & biological warfare Reports offensive BW use by Japanese in 1943 in Northern
Kiangsi dropping plague infested rice from airplane. Reports
a subsequent suspicious action in Teng-Chung in Western
Yunnan, when Japanese ordered the collection of 1800 live
rats.
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 OSS, R&A Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
OP-7
047/02
1945/01/31 SACO Reports relating to Japanese Plans for Biological Warfare "Proposed Japanese designs in biological warfare are of vital
interest to Washington and carry 'AA 1' priority."
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 CTO, OSS, SI CTO, OSS, SU,
Det 202
Helliwell, LTC Paul Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
OP-7
047/04
1945/01/31 Report on Japanese chemical & biological warfare Reports Japanese have ordered the Osaka Chemical Research
Institute to produce typhoid & plague germs to be spread by
plane where US forces might be concentrated. Reports
germs delivered to Shanghai on December 15, 1944.
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 CTO, OSS, SI CTO, OSS, SU,
Det 202
Helliwell, LTC Paul Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
OP-7
047/03
1945/02/00 Japanese Incendiary Balloons Report from intercepted German Military Attaché (Tokyo)
message that Japanese launched 10 meter paper balloons
from Northern Japan that caused fires in Montana & Idaho 2
days later.
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
OP-7
047/06
1945/02/06 Special Interrogation Reports Preliminary results of interrogation of LTC Sadao Higashi,
Imperial Japanese Navy Medical Corps.
390/18/24/01 112 295A 04 Medical Corps Dr. Paul Hudson Horack, Maj. Harold
M.
Folder 17: BW
Theater
079
1945/02/07 Report of Japanese balloons as B/W & C/W weapon Report on recent Japanese balloon incidents along the West
Coast and the potential threats for fire, chemical & biological
destruction.
390/18/24/01 112 295A 05 Chemical
Warfare Service
George Merck Porter, Maj. Gen.
William N.
folder 24 077/2
1945/02/08 Response to report of BW materials shipped to Shanghai Seeks to determine Japanese method for potential airborne
BW attack - possibly by spraying - and identification of likely
geographic target.
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 CTO, OSS, SI Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
OP-7
047/05
1945/02/12 Possible Introduction of Disease Producing Agents by Japanese Balloons TAGO assigns investigative duties to CWS and SGO to collect
and analyze any biological agents transmitted by Japanese
balloons.
390/18/24/01 112 295A 05 Medical Corps Lt. Col. Moses Ulio, Maj. Gen. J. A, folder 24 077/3
1945/02/13 Intelligence Reports on Biological Warfare Response to letter of Jan. 31, 1944, noting OSS Detachment
202 initiated actions to obtain additional information on
Japanese plans to implement offensive use of BW.
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 CTO, OSS, SU
Det. 202
CTO, OSS, SI Dow, LTC Arden Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
OP-7
047/07
1945/02/14 Reciprocity for visits to POW camps US presses Japan for full reciprocity for visits to POW camps,
including mainland Japan, Thailand, & Singapore.
250/68/04/07 353 504 66 Sec State Sec Navy SWNCC Decimal
File: 091 Japan
SWNCC
Documents
306/02
1945/02/23 Conference on Biological Aspects of Japanese Balloons Report on coordination with Canada on the investigation,
reporting and public information restrictions concerning the
"suspected biological aspects of the balloons."
390/18/24/01 112 295A 05 Surgeon
General's Office
Hudson, Dr. N. Paul folder 24 077/4
1945/03/00 SWNCC Decimal File List 091 Japan Miscellaneous 091 File covers protests by US against
Japanese blocking visits to POW camps [also includes a later
Japanese protest over US use of atomic bomb].
250/68/04/07 353 504 66 SWNCC SWNCC Decimal
File: 091 Japan
SWNCC
Documents
306/01
1945/03/00 General Requirements: Biological Warfare (BW) - Scientific Branch, MIS List of 9 categories to be used in developing BW Target
Sheets. Special attention on Japanese R&D, on offensive &
defensive measures, on weapons, and means of
dissemination of BW
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB ID #917284 314/47
1945/03/00 List of "Sources of Information" CPMB list of U.S. government BW sources outside of the
Army. Also included are some basic published sources.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB ID #917284 314/46
1945/03/00 Japan Biological Warfare Priority List CPMB priority list focuses on [A] means to be used, sources&
records of BW information; [B] research sites & weapons; &
[C] Army BW organization & Army offensive & defensive BW
plans.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB ID #917284 314/45
1945/03/00 Japan Biological Warfare: Questionnaire CPMB compilation of BW intelligence identifies 18 questions
focused on uses - both past & future, weapons, choices of
bacteria & viruses to be used, research facilities, trials of
weapons, & BW personnel.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB ID #917284 314/44a
1945/03/00 BW Target Sheet: Japan List of BW data identifies (1) intelligence targets, (2)
priority, (3) location, (4) Persons to interrogate and (5)
interested agencies. Intelligence from interrogations used to
compile 22 Japanese BW research targets in Tokyo, Osaka,
Kyoto etc.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB ID #917284 314/41b
1945/03/00 Biological Warfare (BURLAP) TO275, YLA-223 List of 75 questions for potential use in POW interrogations
regarding BW.
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
OP-7
047/15
1945/03/00 Biological Warfare: Draft Questionnaire CPMB compilation of BW intelligence identifies 18 questions
focused on uses - both past & future, weapons, choices of
bacteria & viruses to be used, research facilities, trials of
weapons, & BW personnel.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB ID #917284 314/44c
1945/03/00 Biological Warfare: Questionnaire CPMB compilation of BW intelligence identifies 18 questions
focused on uses - both past & future, weapons, choices of
bacteria & viruses to be used, research facilities, trials of
weapons, & BW personnel.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB ID #917284 314/44b
1945/03/00 Japan - Biological Warfare CPMB summary of Japanese BW intelligence ["We have
obtained sufficient information from sources which leads us
to believe:"]. Conclusion beyond general state of intelligence
is "If Chemical Warfare breaks out Biological Warfare will
also."
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB ID #917284 314/48
1945/03/00 Japanese Biological Warfare TO 273, YLA-223 Summarizes OSS knowledge of Japanese preparations for
offensive BW use. Report includes Mark 7 bacillus bomb,
some previous BW uses against the Chinese and identifies
the experimental facilities at Pingfan.
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
OP-7
047/14
1945/03/00 Japanese Biological Warfare [Background to List #100] 2 versions CPMB summary of intelligence to date sets priorities for
further BW questioning - especially about planned offensives
uses, location of BW R&D centers, diseases under
investigation, tactical uses, immunizations, and personnel
connected with BW.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB ID #917284 314/42
1945/03/00 Biological Warfare (BURLAP) T0 269, YLA-223 List of 4 items to be checked as indicators of BW
manufacturing activities.
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
OP-7
047/13
1945/03/00 Biological Warfare (BURLAP) T0 266, YLA-223 List of 25 aspects of activities associated with the
manufacture or distribution of BW materials. Appears to
provided for OSS TOLEDO Mission intelligence gathering.
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
OP-7
047/12
1945/03/03 Bacteriological Warfare Seeks more detailed information on activities planned by
Shanghai Natural Science Committee "suspected of preparing
bacteriological warfare"
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 CTO, OSS, SI CTO, AFGRTS Helliwell, LTC Paul Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
OP-7
047/08
1945/03/07 - SWNCC Decimal File List 091.Japan, Politico-Military Problems in the Far East File List of SWNCC planning & policy papers for SWNCC 55
series, "Treatment of the Person of HIROHITO, Emperor of
Japan"
250/68/03/06 353 503 14 SWNCC SWNCC Papers
55 Series
SWNCC
Documents
311/01
1945/03/09 Japanese BW bomb Seeks identification of possible name & type of Japanese BW
bomb expected to be used. Asks if it is the Mark bomb.
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 CTO, OSS CTO, OSS, SI Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
OP-7
047/09
1945/03/10 Condensed Minutes of Meeting of Ninth Service Command, B.W. Meeting 21 page report on current intelligence about the nature of
the Japanese balloon attacks, potential biological warfare
threat they represent, and plans for defense and response to
further attacks.
390/18/24/01 112 295A 05 Surgeon
General's Office
Hudson, Dr. N. Paul folder 24 077/5
1945/03/16 War Department protest of Japanese decapitation of downed US fliers. War Dept. protest includes unusual details of the names of
the Japanese Army officers who committed the executions
at Aitape, New Guinea.
250/68/04/06 353 504 64 Sec War Sec State SWNCC Decimal
File:000.5 War
Crimes
SWNCC
Documents
307/02
1945/03/16 - SWNCC Decimal File List 000.5 War Crimes, Japan File list covers protests over killing of POWs and institution of
war crimes trials by IMT
250/68/04/06 353 504 64 SWNCC Decimal
File:000.5 War
Crimes
SWNCC
Documents
307/01
1945/03/20 Biological Warfare TO278, YLA-223 Forwards lists of questions & indicators to OSS Detachment
202 for further investigation of Japanese preparations for
BW.
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 CTO, OSS, SI Dix, COL H. W. Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
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047/16
1945/03/21 BW Target Sheet: China CPMB compilation of BW data identifies (1) intelligence
targets, (2) priority, (30 location, (4) Persons to interrogate
and (5) interested agencies. Intelligence from interrogations
used to compile 10 Chinese BW targets.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB ID #917284 314/41a
1945/03/22 Exchange of POWs Japanese refusal to allow neutral vessels with neutral crew to
sail in her waters. Japanese would start with return of
Japanese nationals prior to shipment of Allied nationals .
250/68/04/07 353 504 66 State War Dept. SWNCC Decimal
File: 091 Japan
SWNCC
Documents
306/03
1945/03/24 BW Information MIS intelligence extract on BW lists "Mk 7 - Bacterial Bomb
(BYORYOKIN) (*1) 1 kg." - description of the Mark 7 bacillus
bomb.
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 WD, G-2, MIS Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
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047/17
1945/03/26 BW Information MIS intelligence extract of a German POW report on a 250 kg
"microbe bomb," about which G-2 is skeptical.
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 WD, G-2, MIS Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
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047/18
1945/03/27 Special Intelligence: Biological Warfare Identifies research labs at Army Hospital at Harbin, Manchuria
and a lab for contagious diseases at Shinkyo (Hsinking) that
is a joint enterprise of the University & the Manchurian
government.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB CPMB 1440 ID #917284 314/13
1945/03/27 Composite Report Based on Interrogation of Four Japanese medical Officers, re
Special Questions on Japanese Biological Warfare. Dated 9 March 1945.
Provide descriptions of Bacteriological Experimental Center,
Harbin; the Hygiene & Water Purification Dept., Harbin; the
BKU unit under ISHII; the Field Hospital, 14 Army; and the I.N.
Technical Center, Tokyo.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB ID #917284 314/14
1945/03/27 Composite Report Based on Interrogation of Four Japanese Medical Officers Confirmed that experiments were being carried out but could
not say exactly where.
390/18/24/02 112 295A 11 Mil. Intel. Service
- Captured
Personnel
CPMB 1442 folder 54 052
1945/03/27 Composite Report Based on Interrogation of Four Japanese Medical Officers Verified Bacteriological Experimental Center, Harbin; the
Hygiene & Water Purification Depts., Kwantung Army at
Harbin & Hsinking.
390/18/24/01 112 295A 04 MIS/CPMB Folder 17: BW
Theater
009
1945/03/27 Protest to Japan about mistreatment and execution of POWs. War Dept. forwards captured Japanese document [not in
file] in which Japanese government authorizes the execution
of POWs. War Dept. calls on State Dept. to make vigorous
protest.
250/68/04/07 353 504 66 Sec War Sec State SWNCC Decimal
File: 091 Japan
SWNCC
Documents
306/04
1945/03/29 BW Information [from MFIU, PWIB #1/45. 7 March 1945] Reports a tactical use by the German in Cologne, where the
local water supply was infested with typhoid]
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB MFIU PWIB 1/45 ID #917284 314/15
1945/04/00 Japanese BW Information TO299, 0023 MIS report summaries from March 1945 of POW
interrogations and previous MIS information on Japanese BW
facilities and activities of the Water Hygiene & Purification
units.
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 WD, G-2, MIS Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
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047/20
1945/04/05 BW Information TO298, 0023 MIS report of POW interrogation regarding production of
vaccines & serums.
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 WD, G-2, MIS Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
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047/21
1945/04/05 BW Information Reports Japanese intend to spread cholera, typhoid, &
diphtheria germs by plane along Ledo Road. Specific method
not known.
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 CTO, OSS, SI TOLEDO Mission Helliwell, LTC Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
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047/19
1945/04/06 Medical [ extract from CPMB Doc #1440] Report on hemorrhagic fever, botulism, & anthrax diseases
prevalent in China & Manchuria. Discusses inoculations for
Japanese troops.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, MIS CPMB 1440 ID #917284 314/16
1945/04/06 BW Information Small summary of diseases, inoculations. Largely unhelpful
interrogation report.
390/39/34/04 165 486 67 N.Dev. Div.
334/JNW/441.
2
091
1945/04/06 BW Information TO299, 0023 MIS report of POW interrogation regarding hemorrhagic fever,
botulism, & anthrax and laboratories active in medical
research.
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 WD, G-2, MIS Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
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047/22
1945/04/07 BW Information TO298, 0023 MIS reports document translation in which Japanese alert
units to possible "'counter-measures" against enemy use of
BW.
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 WD, G-2, MIS Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
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047/23
1945/04/11 PW Interrogations Provides a detailed description of the preparation &
dissemination of POW interrogation reports
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB ID #917284 314/17
1945/04/11 Composite Report on Biological Warfare Based on CPM Special Questions re
Japanese Biological Warfare, Dated 9 March 1945
Includes reports on alleged Russian BW incidents in 1938 at
Hopeh, North China - causing a cholera epidemic; another in
1938 at Heijo, Korea -causing a typhoid outbreak; & another
in 1943 at Fuzan - causing hog cholera. Notes ISHII medal.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB CPMB 1492 ID #917284 314/18
1945/04/11 Bacterial Warfare BY112, 0023 OSS seeks detailed information on "a small area in Mongolia
just south of Hailar" that may be producing similar materials
to Pingfan, Manchuria.
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 CTO, OSS, SI Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
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047/24
1945/04/13 POW interrogation taken on Guam 23 Sept. 1944. Indicates that Maj. Gen ISHII head of the Harbin
Bacteriological Experimental Laboratory at Harbin, Manchuria.
Work considered extremely secret, with access limited to the
medical personnel assigned to the lab.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB CPMB 1500 ID #917284 314/19
1945/04/15 Biological Warfare Reports of outbreaks of epidemic meningitis in Yungan and
Weichow, plus plague at Yangkow.
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 CTO, OSS, SI Helliwell, LTC Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
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047/25
1945/04/16 Special Projects Intelligence Report #8 Discusses Japanese efforts in both offensive & defensive BW.
Notes extensive Japanese balloon attacks [115] with
incendiary & high explosive devices, but no BW agents.
390/27/15/01 160 103 133 Chemical
Warfare Service,
Intelligence
Branch
Decimal 385 187/08
1945/04/17 Japanese Biological Warfare China Theater G-2 issues 11 page report on possibilities that
Japanese "may in desperation resort to BW."
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 CTO, G-2 Dickey Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
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047/26
1945/04/18 Extract from ATIS-SWPA Enemy Publication No. 335, 24 March 1945 [MIS
141317]
"The Biological Laboratory (CHOSEIBUTSU KENYYUSHO) (*4)
is another institution we cannot overlook, and there are
many more: TOKYO Imperial University's Contagious Disease
Research Institute (DENSENBYO KENKYUSHO) (*5)"
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB MIS 141317 ID #917284 314/20
1945/04/18 Report on Biological Warfare and List No. 90, Dated 9 April 1945 [CPMB
#1514]
Results of questionnaire prepared by CPMB on BW.
Identifies institutions engaged in BW research - with details
for DENSENBYO KENKYU JO, TOKYO. POWs maintain there
are no distinctions made between BW & the study of
infectious diseases.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB CPMB 1514 ID #917284 314/21
1945/04/18 BW Extract from cables CM-IN 20271 (21 Jan 45) & 23754 (20 Jan 45).
Report bacteria production for tuberculosis, plague, malaria, & typhoid being
produced at Osaka Chemical Research Institute and transported to Shanghai.
CPMB collecting data on institutions, locations & personnel
connected with Japanese BW.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB CM IN 20271 &
? 23754
ID #917284 314/51
1945/04/19 POW interrogation report [CPMB 1518] Provides general medical reports on diseases & outbreaks
since 1934, including alleged Russian caused outbreak of
hemorrhagic fever in Heiho-Sunwa in 1940.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB CPMB 1518 ID #917284 314/22
1945/04/19 Biological Warfare Asks for additional information on plans and specific
destination of "Yamada" to arrive in Japan.
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 CTO, OSS, SI Dix, COL H. W Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
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047/27
1945/04/20 Biological warfare 00268 Cover sheet for transmittal of a BW questionnaire. 190/08/34/05 226 154 200 USF, CTO CTO, OSS Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
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047/28
1945/04/21 Extract from CINCPAC-CINCPOA Bulletin 88-45, Translations No. 24, 10 April
1945, MIS 142890. Report on the Kyushu University Medical School &
Hospital.
CPMB collecting data on institutions, locations & personnel
connected with Japanese BW
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB Bulletin #88-45 ID #917284 314/54
1945/04/21 BW Material from Captured Personnel & Material Branch. Copy of POW
interrogation report that BW is partly the responsibility of the "Kempei"
(military police). [see 314/23]
CPMB collecting data on institutions, locations & personnel
connected with Japanese BW
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB ID #917284 314/53
1945/04/21 Biological Warfare Reports Japanese laboratory near Hongkew Park, Shanghai is
manufacturing cholera, typhoid, & plague bacteria.
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 CTO, OSS, SI Helliwell, LTC Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
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047/29
1945/04/23 Extract from CINCPAC-CINCPOA Bulletin 88-45, Translations No. 24, 10 April
1945, MIS 142890. Details of the Tokyo Army Medical School & Hospital.
Notes research on diseases prevalent in Manchuria.
CPMB collecting data on institutions, locations & personnel
connected with Japanese BW
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB MIS 142890 ID #917284 314/59
1945/04/23 BW Extract from CINCPAC-CINCPOA Bulletin 88-45 Medical Schools and
Hospitals.
CPMB collecting data on institutions, locations & personnel
connected with Japanese BW. Lists institutions in Tokyo,
Kyoto, Fukuoka, & Sendai.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB Bulletin #88-45 ID #917284 314/50
1945/04/23 Extract from Project #1105, 29 Nov 1944, from Who's Who Branch. Identifies
Tokugawa Institute of Biological Research, Tokyo.
CPMB collecting data on institutions, locations & personnel
connected with Japanese BW
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB Project 1105 ID #917284 314/60
1945/04/23 Extract from CINCPAC-CINCPOA Bulletin 88-45, Translations No. 24, 10 April
1945, MIS 142890. Report on4 research facilities: Army Medical School &
Hospital, Tokyo; Army Emergency Hospital & Ko-NO-DAI Hospital near Tokyo, a
Quarantine Station .
CPMB collecting data on institutions, locations & personnel
connected with Japanese BW
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB MIS 142890 ID #917284 314/58
1945/04/23 Extract from ATIS-SWPA IR #645, Serial 806, 20 March 1945, MIS 141335.
Identifies five Military Police (MP) Training Units in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Peiping,
Nanking, & Hsinking.
CPMB collecting data on institutions, locations & personnel
connected with Japanese BW
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB MIS 141335 ID #917284 314/56
1945/04/23 Extract from Draft CPMB Report # 1492T. Identifies 2 Biological Experiential
Centers, Tokyo: Kitazato Kenkyo Jo & Densenbyo Kenkyu Jo. These are civilian
centers working on infectious diseases.
CPMB collecting data on institutions, locations & personnel
connected with Japanese BW
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB CPMB 1492T ID #917284 314/62
1945/04/23 Extract from Project #1105, 29 Nov 1944, from Who's Who Branch. Identifies
Kitasato Institute for Infectious Diseases, Tokyo with 15 associates & 64
assistants.
CPMB collecting data on institutions, locations & personnel
connected with Japanese BW
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB Project 1105 ID #917284 314/63
1945/04/23 Extract from Draft CPMB Report # 1492T. Identifies Technical Hospital
(GIJUTSUIN), Tokyo. Research in biochemistry. POW believes center is part of
the Gijutsu Sho.
CPMB collecting data on institutions, locations & personnel
connected with Japanese BW
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB CPMB 1492T ID #917284 314/61
1945/04/23 BW Extract from Intelligence Report Serial #26-S-45, 19 Jan 1945, MIS
121644. Reports large quantities of plague, tuberculosis, & typhoid germs
shipped from Osaka Chemical Research Institute to Shanghai.
CPMB collecting data on institutions, locations & personnel
connected with Japanese BW. Expectation that Japanese
may attempt airborne spreading of germs over Chinese
positions and U.S. bases.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB MIS 121644 ID #917284 314/55
1945/04/23 Extract from CINCPAC-CINCPOA Bulletin 88-45, Translations No. 24, 10 April
1945, MIS 142890. Report on research underway at Tokyo Army medical
School by Col. KIKUCHI 7 Maj. SASAKI
CPMB collecting data on institutions, locations & personnel
connected with Japanese BW
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB MIS 142890 ID #917284 314/57
1945/04/24 Extract from Draft CPMB Report # 1518T, 19 April 1945. Provides description
of medical background of the source - a 24 year old POW.
CPMB collecting data on institutions, locations & personnel
connected with Japanese BW
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB CPMB 1518T ID #917284 314/64
1945/04/24 Extract from ATIS-SWPA IR #465, Serial 617, 17 Sep 1944, MIS 069960. POW
source identifies biological laboratory at "Military College in Tokyo."
CPMB collecting data on institutions, locations & personnel
connected with Japanese BW
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB MIS 069960 ID #917284 314/65
1945/04/24 Extract from Draft CPMB Report # 1514T. POW specializing in infectious
diseases & bacteriological research took post graduate training at Naval
medical College and Densenbyo Kenkyu Jo, Tokyo.
CPMB collecting data on institutions, locations & personnel
connected with Japanese BW
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB CPMB 1541T ID #917284 314/72
1945/04/24 Epidemiology and Clinical Features of Infectious Diseases of Man Summary of current biological warfare threat represented by
Japanese balloon attacks.
390/18/24/01 112 295A 05 Surgeon
General's Office
Hudson, Dr. N. Paul folder 24 077/6
1945/04/24 Scientific - Japan - Biological Warfare Training given at Tokyo MP School POW declares BW is a responsibility of the Kempai Tai ["
military police"]. CPMB considers this statement an unusual
assertion.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB CPMB 1492 ID #917284 314/23
1945/04/26 Extract from G-2, MIS, Economic Branch. Identifies Kitasato Institute for
Infectious Diseases, Tokyo. Notes it issues periodicals from Archives of
Experimental medicine.
CPMB collecting data on institutions, locations & personnel
connected with Japanese BW
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB ID #917284 314/68
1945/04/26 Extract from Draft CPMB Report # 1514T, 18 April 1945. Identifies
DENSENBYO KENKU JO, Tokyo as a civilian biological experimental institute
"considered the highest authority in Japan."
CPMB collecting data on institutions, locations & personnel
connected with Japanese BW
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB CPMB 1514T ID #917284 314/69
1945/04/26 BW Extract from MIS, Economic Branch. Bacteriological research on epidemic &
other diseases being performed at Tokyo Imperial University
CPMB collecting data on institutions, locations & personnel
connected with Japanese BW
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB ID #917284 314/49
1945/04/26 Extract from G-2, MIS, Economic Branch. Provides identification of Kyoto
Imperial University as a biological research site.
CPMB collecting data on institutions, locations & personnel
connected with Japanese BW
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB ID #917284 314/66
1945/04/26 Extract from Draft CPMB Report # 1514T, 18 April 1945. Identifies Kitazato
Institute for Infectious Diseases as a civilian facility with no affiliations to the
military.
CPMB collecting data on institutions, locations & personnel
connected with Japanese BW
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB CPMB 1514T ID #917284 314/70
1945/04/26 Extract from CPMB Report 41J-2982-MI, 27 March 1945. POW identifies large
medical research laboratory sponsored jointly by Tokyo Imperial University and
Japanese Gov't. Believes it is major producer of serums & vaccines.
CPMB collecting data on institutions, locations & personnel
connected with Japanese BW
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB CPMB 41J-2982 ID #917284 314/71
1945/04/26 Extract from Intelligence Report, Serial # 110-43, 21 Dec 1943, from Navy,
CNO, ONI. Report through a POW of Kyoto research laboratory working on
"propagation of germs for use in contamination of water as part of Japanese
War Program."
CPMB collecting data on institutions, locations & personnel
connected with Japanese BW
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB Serial 110-43 ID #917284 314/67
1945/04/26 Supplementary to Report # 1514, 18 April 1945 [CPMB 1547] BW section identifies 6 additional institutions engaged in
experimental biological research.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB CPMB 1547 ID #917284 314/24
1945/05/00 BW Extract from CPMB draft report No. 1442T. Reports biological experiments
being undertaken at Technical Center [GIJUTAU SHO) Tokyo. Exact location
unknown.
CPMB collecting data on institutions, locations & personnel
connected with Japanese BW
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB CPMB 1442T ID #917284 314/52
1945/05/01 Laboratories TOLEDO Handwritten report on Japanese laboratories & hospitals in
Japan & in occupied areas. Includes mention of ISHII.
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 OSS Folder 3383;
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047/30
1945/05/01 Personalities TOLEDO Handwritten report on Japanese personalities active in BW
preparations I ISHII, KAMBAYASHI, & KARIZUKA (KAJIZUKA).
OSS TOLEDO report.
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 OSS Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
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047/31
1945/05/02 Interrogation of captured medical officer. [CPMB 1562] Provides a general overview of the ISHII water filter system.
Identifies 10 BW research laboratories. Tells of a 1943
dysentery epidemic in Harbin allegedly caused by "Russian
instigation."
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB CPMB 1562 ID #917284 314/25
1945/05/05 War Department protest of Japanese massacre of American POWs at Palawan
Island.
War Dept. agrees to limit publicity on the protest so as not
to endanger other POWs.
250/68/04/06 353 504 64 Sec War Sec State SWNCC Decimal
File:000.5 War
Crimes
SWNCC
Documents
307/03
1945/05/07 Composite Report on Biological Warfare based on CPM Special Questions re
Japanese Biological Warfare, List 100 dated 12 April 1945. [CPMB 1573] 2
versions
Provides a general overview of the ISHII water filter system.
Identifies 10 BW research laboratories. Tells of a 1943
dysentery epidemic in Harbin allegedly caused by "Russian
instigation."
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB CPMB 1573 ID #917284 314/27
1945/05/07 Composite Report on Biological Warfare based on CPM Special Questions re
Japanese Biological Warfare, List 100 dated 12 April 1945. [CPMB 1573]
Provides additional descriptions of ISHII water filtration
process. Identifies 5 Japanese biological research centers.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB CPMB 1562 ID #917284 314/26
1945/05/08 Japan - Examination of Captured Japanese "Anti-Diseases Suit" Investigation of found equipment, including protective anti-
bacterial suit. Photos enclosed.
390/18/24/02 112 295A 11 JICA @ Kunming Geddes, Maj. James
R.
B-538-CH-45 folder 47A -
Current Intel
Japan
178
1945/05/08 POW interrogation - drawn from CINCPAC-CINCPOA IR #92. [CPMB 1576] POW considers Japanese use of BW "unthinkable" and
"against all medical ethics." Notes Japanese Navy has no
counterpart to Japanese Army Water Purification Units
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB CPMB 1576 ID #917284 314/28
1945/05/08 Statement by the President Unconditional Surrender 250/68/05/01 353 504 76 President Japanese Gov't Bush, Vannivar SWNCC Decimal
File: 384.1
SWNCC
Documents
305/05
1945/05/09 BW Information Summary of interrogations of 3 Japanese Med. Officers & 1
Medical Admin. Officer.
390/39/34/03 165 486 67 N.Dev. Div.
334/JNW/441.
2
182
1945/05/10 Animal Research Institute (Veterinary) Northern Manchuria Seeks information on Japanese "animal research institute" in
Northern Manchuria and whether it is capable of large scale
BW production.
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 OSS CTO, OSS, SI Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
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047/32
1945/05/10 Memo for President: Recommending approval of IPCOG 1, the directive for
military government of Germany
Notes JCS have no objection and the directive will serve "as
basic American policy for the initial post-defeat period in
Germany."
190/01/13/02 218 2 71 IPCOG President Grew, Joseph IPCOG 1/4 CCS383.21
Germany Sec. 8
295/2
1945/05/10 BW Information Cases of infection among Japanese troops in the Philippines. 390/39/34/04 165 486 67 N.Dev. Div.
334/JNW/441.
2
090
1945/05/11 IPCOG 1/4, Directive to CinC US Forces of Occupation Regarding the Military
Government of Germany
Revises IPCOG 1 [dated April 26, 1945] and rescinds JCS
1067. Sec. 8 covers "Suspected War Criminals and Security
Arrests."
190/01/13/02 218 2 71 IPCOG IPCOG 1/4 CCS383.21
Germany Sec. 8
295/3
1945/05/11 Memo for Secretary of State: Presidential Approval of directive for military
government of Germany
IPCOG 1 establishes military government control and rescinds
JCS 1067, which was the medium for postwar planning for
Germany. Sec. 8 covers "Suspected War Criminals and
Security Arrests."
190/01/13/02 218 2 71 President State IPCOG 1 CCS383.21
Germany Sec. 8
295/1
1945/05/12 Japan and Biological Warfare Includes 14 pp summary on "Japan and B.W." with references
to specific documents, reports & interrogations about
Japanese uses of BW agents.
390/18/24/02 112 295A 11 BIO/6822 folder 55 -
Plague Incident
in China
189
1945/05/12 Japan and Biological Warfare: Transmittal of BIO/6822 Report Cover sheet to BIO/6822 for discussion by the American
military attaché with the British at the next BWIC meeting in
London.
390/18/24/02 112 295A 11 US Embassy,
London
AC of S, G-2,
War Dept.
Calvert, Maj. H.K. folder 55 -
Plague Incident
in China
188
1945/05/15 Chemical Warfare Intelligence Encloses 9 page "Information Desired on Captured Enemy
Chemical Warfare Material," including an extensive segment
on BW.
190/08/34/05 226 154 200 CTO 14 af & Chinese
CC
Folder 3383;
Kunming-Reg -
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047/33
1945/05/16 Summary and Estimate of Enemy Intentions and Capabilities in Biological
Warfare
Provides detailed indicators of Japanese defensive and
offensive preparations for BW. Also cautions that BW
information learned from the Germans should be withheld
from the Russians.
390/18/24/01 112 295A 04 USBWC Merck, George W.
et. al
folder 22 076/06
1945/05/17 Captured personnel & material Branch Report A-205: Information re health
conditions in Japan & Japanese medical Corps organization and operations.
A lengthy report, provides a list of some 19 biological and
bacteriological research laboratories, including key personnel
and specific specialties.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB CPMB A-205 ID #917284 314/29
1945/05/17 War Crimes Prosecution: Planning Memorandum Planning assumptions outline the legal basis for a war crimes
prosecution focused on acts of aggression and atrocities
committed by Nazi Germany.
290/09/04/07 331 313 1 SCAP, IPS, IMTFE 262/01
1945/05/19 Memorandum to Members of the USBWC Transmittal of BW summary for "the collection, evaluation
and dissemination of intelligence on biological warfare." [note
summary not present in file].
390/18/24/01 112 295A 04 USBWC Folder 17: BW
Theater
006
1945/05/24 Memorandum for Brig. Gen James S. Simmons Re: meeting w/ Gen Bissel about a captured bacteriological
protection suit, plus intel reports on BW usage.
390/18/24/02 112 295A 11 Medical Corps Gen Simmons Anderson, LTC
Gaylord W.
BWA/abh/7654
7
folder 47B 054
1945/05/25 Responsibility for Defensive and Counter Measures Against BW Agents
Introduced by Japanese Balloons
Army Service Forces assignment of duties to Army field
commands, the CWS, ASF, and Army Intelligence to respond
to additional Japanese balloon attacks.
390/18/24/01 112 295A 05 CG, Army
Service Forces
Somervell, Gen folder 24 077/7
1945/05/29 Japan and Biological Warfare (UK source) British intelligence analysis of Japanese BW capabilities.
Similar to US conclusions.
390/18/24/01 112 295A 06 National
Academy of
Sciences
USBWC Sarles, CDR William
B.
70444 folder 34 062
1945/06/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (unclassified), Book 3 Transferred from AFPAC, SCAP AG decimal file list of
documents for 000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/16/03 331 1150 409 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 3 287/03
1945/06/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (unclassified), Book 4 Transferred from AFPAC, SCAP AG decimal file list of
documents for 000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/16/03 331 1150 409 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 6 287/06
1945/06/18 Directives for arrest of suspected war criminals. War Dept. informs State that War & Navy will develop
directives for Far East commanders to employ for the arrest
of suspected war criminals.
250/68/04/06 353 504 64 Sec War Sec State SWNCC Decimal
File:000.5 War
Crimes
SWNCC
Documents
307/04
1945/06/21 Warning to be Issued to the Japanese Government and People Regarding Their
Treatment of Allied Prisoners of War and Civilian Internees in Japanese Control.
SWNCC 154
Policy on making any announcements about Japanese
atrocities and formal protests by Allied governments was
debated by SWNCC, the JCS, State, and the President
throughout most of the war.
390/37/32/03 165 421 393 SWNCC JCS SWNCC 154 273
1945/06/21 - SWNCC Decimal File List 383.6 POWs United Nations File List of SWNCC planning & policy papers for SWNCC 154
series
250/68/04/01 353 503 24 SWNCC SWNCC Papers
154 Series
SWNCC
Documents
310/01
1945/06/27 Publication of texts of protests to Japanese Government Navy concurs with State proposal to make immediate
publication of texts of protests to Japanese Government
about their mistreatment of POWs.
250/68/05/01 353 504 76 Sec Navy Sec State Forrestal, James SWNCC Decimal
File: 383.6
SWNCC
Documents
305/03
1945/06/27 Composite Biological Warfare Report, based on CPM special questions on BW -
List 100, 9 March 1945. [CPMB 1742]
POW maintains Japan would only use BW in retaliation, never
offensively. States Japanese Water Purification Units
participated in actions at Changsha & "Sekkan" [Sechuan?].
Blames cholera outbreaks in both places on the Chinese
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB CPMB 1742 ID #917284 314/30
1945/06/28 Central China - Japanese Use of BW at Ch'ang Te, Hunan Province. [See
11/3/1944]
Testimony of a Chinese doctor on Japanese BW testing in
Nov. 1941.
390/18/24/02 112 295A 11 JICA, China JIARC, G-2, CT &
others
Geddes, Maj. James
R.
R-713-CH-45 folder 47A 060
1945/07/00 Draft inserts for message [84/2] with added detailed protests made since
1942 over violations of the Geneva Convention.
Message appears to be drafted after the end of June 1945,
but prior to the end of hostilities.
250/49/25/06 059 1371 23 084/03
1945/07/00 Draft message from State Department to Japanese government protesting
their abuse and mistreatment of American POWs.
Message appears to be drafted after the end of June 1945,
but prior to the end of hostilities.
250/49/25/06 059 1371 23 084/02
1945/07/01 Biological Warfare: Special Projects Periodical Intelligence Report No. 9 - 16
April 1945 to 1 July 1945
No evidence of German-Japanese collaboration on BW. Basic
outlines of bacteria bombs, research, tactics, etc..
390/39/34/03 165 486 67 N.Dev. Div.
334/JNW/441.
2
181
1945/07/04 Extract re Biological Warfare Activities POW [former Japanese MP] reports that BW was the
responsibility of the "Kempei," with special agents to be
called upon to spread bacteria. Also speculates that
airplanes and balloons might be used for that purpose.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.08 IRR File 441st
201
315/49
1945/07/05 POW interrogation [CPMB 1786] BW section covers investigation of glanders outbreak
infecting men & horses at Hotei, North China. POW
provides identification of several medical & biological
research facilities.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB CPMB 1786 ID #917284 314/31
1945/07/11 Interrogation of Colonel [Dr.] Enryo HOJO HOJO describes his bacteriological work while in Germany
[1942-1945?]. He was generally evasive about any BW
offensive activity & focused on development of vaccines.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB Henze, CPT C ID #917284 314/33
1945/07/11 Medical Questions Medical questions prepared by CPMB for interrogation of COL
Enryo HOJO (Med). Specifically seek to know more about
bacteriological research projects being conducted at the
Army Medical School.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB ID #917284 314/32
1945/07/11 Potsdam Surrender Ultimatum [MC OUT 47886] Declaration calls for the complete renunciation of militarism,
the trying of war criminals who abused prisoners, and
reduction of its empire. No mention is made of the
institution of the Emperor.
250/68/05/01 353 504 76 War Dept. Pacific
commanders
Bush, Vannivar SWNCC Decimal
File:
SWNCC
Documents
305/04
1945/07/12 Supplementary to Report 1722, 20 June 1945 [CPMB 1818] Notes POW is "completely ignorant of chemical warfare
matters."
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB CPMB 1818 ID #917284 314/34
1945/07/20 Plan for Defense Against Bacteriological Warfare in Connection with Japanese
Free Balloons
Formal Defense Plan [BD-1] prepared by HQ, Western
Defense Command.
390/18/24/01 112 295A 05 CG, Army
Service Forces
Wilbur, B. Gen W.H. folder 24 077/8
1945/07/25 Japanese POW Report on the Organization and Facilities of the Bacteriological
Warfare Section of the Japanese Army in South China. [copy of 25 Sept. 1944
AGFRTS report]
Report describes evolving BW organization centered on
Nanking. Provides some details of how tubes of cholera,
typhoid, dysentery & other bacteria were dispensed in tubes
from airplanes into local water systems. Includes 13th Army
organizational chart.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 YLC-2408 IRR File 441st
201
316
1945/07/26 Japanese Biological Warfare Folder 3502; see also OSS Operation TOLEDO. 190/08/20/07 226 146 253 WD/MIS/Scientifi
c Branch
Project 2263 004
1945/07/26 Japanese Biological Warfare Copy 43; cover sheet only. [ See JWC #4 or #16 for full
copies].
390/39/33/04 165 486 67 WD/ MIS/
Scientific Branch
Project 2263 334JNW 441.2 011
1945/07/26 Japanese Biological Warfare Wartime analysis of Japanese BW activities and capabilities.
34 pp.
270/09/23/02 319 82 2869 WD/ MIS/
Scientific Branch
Project 2263 016
1945/07/26 Japanese Biological Warfare Wartime analysis of Japanese BW activities and capabilities.
34 pp [contrast against US knowledge of Japanese BW by
end of 1947].
390/18/24/02 112 295A 11 WD/MIS/Scientifi
c Branch
Project 2263 folder 47C 061
1945/07/27 Supplementary to Report 1861, 24 July 1945 [CPMB 1875] POW generally denies any BW experimenting by Japanese
Army, but does ultimately describe glanders experiments on
horses, camels & cows. Notes at one point the possibility
the Japanese are using glanders "for bombing purposes."
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB CPMB 1875 ID #917284 314/35
1945/08/00 Prisoner of War Encampments [in Japan and elsewhere] Maps and locations of Allied POW camps in Japan and
mainland Asia.
290/24/02/03 331 232 2 USAFPAC, HQ CINCPAC-CINCPOA 195
1945/08/00 Hoten Prison Camp #1, Mukden, Manchuria & POW Camp in Hsian, Manchuria, 8
pages. This is a slightly variant copy of the previous report
Consists of report by CARDINAL Mission that rescued the
POWs. Reports on living conditions and several diagrams of
parts of the camp. Report covers poor diet, withheld mail,
and mentions presence of a doctor for the prisoners. No
mention of abuse.
290/34/18/07 389 460A 2134 OSS/SSU 241/2c
1945/08/00 Hoten Prison Camp #1, Mukden, Manchuria & POW Camp in Hsian, Manchuria, 8
pages. This is a slightly variant copy of the previous report
Consists of report by CARDINAL Mission that rescued the
POWs. Reports on living conditions and several diagrams of
parts of the camp. Report covers poor diet, withheld mail,
and mentions presence of a doctor for the prisoners. No
mention of abuse.
290/34/18/07 389 460A 2134 OSS/SSU 241/2b
1945/08/00 Hoten Prison Camp #1, Mukden, Manchuria & POW Camp in Hsian, Manchuria, 8
pages. (YV-705)
Consists of report by CARDINAL Mission that rescued the
POWs. Reports on living conditions and several diagrams of
parts of the camp. Report covers poor diet, withheld mail,
and mentions presence of a doctor for the prisoners. No
mention of abuse.
290/34/18/07 389 460A 2134 OSS/SSU YV-705 241/2a
1945/08/00 Observations on Post Hostilities Policy Towards Japan ["Van Slyke Document"] Undated presurrender document calls on the retention of
the Emperor institution and the movement to a democratized
government under the initial control of an Allied Control
Council.
250/68/04/07 353 504 66 SWNCC Decimal
File: 091 Japan
SWNCC
Documents
306/05
1945/08/02 Draft Warning to all Japanese [SWNCC 154/2] SWNCC & JCS wrestled with issuing warnings to Japan about
mistreatment of POWs and civilians under their control. This
warning holds all Japanese responsible for the full protection
of its prisoners
250/68/04/01 353 503 24 SWNCC SWNCC Papers
154 Series
SWNCC
Documents
310/02
1945/08/04 Life magazine photograph of decapitation of an Allied POW by Japanese. War Dept. informs State that photo was captured by ATIS
and it shows another execution by Japanese at Aitape, New
Guinea.
250/68/04/06 353 504 64 Sec War Sec State SWNCC Decimal
File:000.5 War
Crimes
SWNCC
Documents
307/05
1945/08/05 Leichow Peninsula - Japanese Mutilation of Bodies of American Fliers Report [YV-378] by Chinese guerrilla team that 5 downed
airmen were decapitated and had their hearts cut out by
Japanese troops led by Ichizo WATANABE.
190/04/18/06 226 019 302 OSS/R&A XL21218 240/1
1945/08/09 Memorandum to Members USBWC Transmits "Japanese Biological Warfare" [MIS report #2263]. 390/39/34/04 165 486 67 US Biological
Warfare
Committee
USBWC
members
Merck, George W.
by Sarles, William B.
N.Dev. Div.
334/JNW/441.
2
012
1945/08/09 Memorandum to Members USBWC Cover sheet to a copy of Project # 2263. 390/40/01/05 165 488 187 Members USBWC Merck, Chariman
George W.
N. Dev. Div.
Merck Files
186
1945/08/09 Biological Warfare Intelligence Committee Periodical Summary No. 3: Japan and
Biological Warfare
Summary of UK intel. on Japanese BW up to April 1945. 390/39/34/04 165 486 67 USBWC Chair Members,
USBWC
Merck, Chairman
George W.
N.Dev. Div.
334/JNW/441.
2
135
1945/08/14 Investigation of BW Targets in Japan Recommends investigation of the key Japanese BW targets
as soon as possible.
390/27/15/01 160 103 133 CWS,
Intelligence
Branch, ASF
ASF, Intelligence Cole, LTC Howard, Decimal 385 187/09
1945/08/17 Mukden - Hoten POW Camp Report [YV-379] from source CARDINAL contrast the POW
view that "Hoten was the best POW camp they had been in"
against the overcrowded barracks, flea infested bedding, and
nauseating food.
190/04/18/06 226 019 302 OSS/R&A XL21210 240/2
1945/08/20 Biological Warfare. General requirements for information on Japanese BW
prepared by the Scientific Branch, CWS
CWS outlines main categories of information sought re
Japanese research, directives, training, dissemination,
protection, tactics, intelligence, security & policy.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, CWS, SPD ID #917284 314/36
1945/08/21 Final Resume of German BW Activities Describes German BW program - basically moribund. Alleges
Poles used BW in sabotage ops.
390/39/34/04 165 486 67 CWS Special
Projects Div.
George Merck,
Chairman of
USBWC
Cole, Lt. Col.
Howard I.
N.Dev. Div.
334/JNW/441.
2
089
1945/08/25 Sources for Japanese BW information Identifies high priority personnel, institutions & locations for
Japanese BW information.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB ID #917284 314/37
1945/08/28 Statement of COL Gilmer M. Bell, IGD, Inspector General Luzon Forces,
concerning the cruelties and atrocities of the Japanese.
Describes brutal treatment of officers in the Philippines, later
on Formosa, and finally in Manchuria. Accuses COL Gengi
MATSUDA, Lt. ANDO, & Lt. MIKI of vicious persecution of the
Allied POWs.
290/11/10/03 331 1189 938 War Crimes
Investigating
Dept..
SCAP, Legal MAN-1 274/4
1945/08/28 Captions for Photographs of General Wainwright's Visit to Hsian HCC, OSS Photo caption list for c. 80 photos, mostly with officers, but
some general group photos listed.
190/09/09/06 226 168 90 OSS No.16425 250/2
1945/08/29 Arrangements for Collection of Japanese BW Intelligence Make new summary to show US intelligence priorities. 390/18/24/02 112 295A 06 CWS Lt. Col.
Anderson
Cole, Lt. Col.
Howard I.
70444 folder 33 076
1945/09/00 BW Target Sheet: Japan CPMB compilation of BW data identifies (1) intelligence
targets, (2) priority, (3) location, (4) Persons to interrogate
and (5) interested agencies. Intelligence from interrogations
used to compile Japanese BW targets #654 & 655.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB ID #917284 314/41c
1945/09/00 POW Camp, Mukden Photo caption list for 334 images taken between Aug 21-Sep
6, 1945 at POW Camp at Mukden Manchuria. Includes OSS
Team members, Russian troops and Japanese military (now
as POWs). WARNING: Very few of the 334 images are now in
files.
190/09/09/06 226 168 90 OSS Shanghai, OSS,
Photos
250/1
1945/09/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (unclassified), Book 6 Transferred from AFPAC, SCAP AG decimal file list of
documents for 000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/16/03 331 1150 409 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 11 287/11
1945/09/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (Secret), Book 1 War Crimes (WC), SCAP AG decimal file list of documents for
000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/16/03 331 1158A 763 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 1 290/01
1945/09/01 Preliminary Report of Interrogation of P/W Hojo, Enyro Interrogation report [Aug. 20-24, 1945] about 'defensive'
BW. COL Hojo was military attaches in Berlin [captured in
Berlin] and had worked in Germany on BW.
390/39/34/04 165 486 67 G-2 N.Dev. Div.
334/JNW/441.
2
088
1945/09/03 North China Prison 1407 (Doolittle Prison) and Feng-T'-AI Prison Caption list of 34 photos taken includes Russian military as
well as OSS personnel.
190/09/09/06 226 168 90 OSS 40 250/4
1945/09/12 Review of German Activities in the Field of Biological Warfare 7-page excerpt of 133-page report on German BW (Intro &
Conclusion).
390/39/34/04 165 486 67 WD, G-2, MIS ALSOS Mission N.Dev. Div.
334/JNW/441.
2
190
1945/09/12 Apprehension and Punishment of War Criminals (Japan). SWNCC 57/3 SWNCC seeks to develop a list of war criminals to send to
MacArthur. Specifically states "You will take no action
against the Emperor as a war criminal pending receipt of a
special directive concerning his treatment."
250/68/03/06 353 503 14 SWNCC SCAP SFE SWNCC 57/3 264
1945/09/13 POW camps at Shanghai, China Photo caption list of some 37 images taken at 3 POW camps
at Shanghai. Photos include POW quarters and celebration
with Chinese generals.
190/09/09/06 226 168 90 OSS 250/5
1945/09/18 POW interrogation re Bacteriological warfare [CPMB 1984] Notes deaths of 3-4 persons working at Army Military
Hospital, Tokyo in 1935 while experimenting with bubonic
plague. Relates discussions in 1943 about the possibility of
using free balloons in connection with BW.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB CPMB 1984 ID #917284 314/38
1945/09/18 POW interrogation re Bacteriological warfare [CPMB 1984] Notes deaths of 3-4 persons working at Army Military
Hospital, Tokyo in 1935 while experimenting with bubonic
plague. Relates discussions in 1943 about the possibility of
using free balloons in connection with BW.
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB CPMB 1984 ID #917284 314/40
1945/09/18 Senate Resolution 94 [S.J. 94] Senate Joint Resolution 94 declares "that it is the policy of
the United States that Emperor Hirohito of Japan be tried as
a war criminal"
250/68/03/06 353 503 14 Congress JCS SWNCC Papers
55 Series
SWNCC
Documents
311/02
1945/09/20 Interview on Japanese BW organization and programs with COL Saburo IDEZUKI
and COL Takamoto INOUE, Army Medical College
Interviewed by LTC Murray Sanders - and others - was
considered unsatisfactory and evasive. Decision made to
interview Japanese Surgeon General of the Army.
390/40/01/05 165 488 181 GHQ USAFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray & Young, LT
Harry
29-A-a 002/01
1945/09/21 Deposition of Pvt Clifford J. Gauntt for the War Crimes Investigating
Detachment on his treatment as a POW at Camp Hoten, Manchuria.
Description of beating of 3 POWs by LT MIKI, superintendent
of Camp Hoten on July 1, 1943. MIKI was later imprisoned
for his brutal treatment of the POWs. File includes original
hand draft of Gauntt's statement.
290/11/10/03 331 1189 938 War Crimes
Investigating
Det.
SCAP, Legal Booras, LT William
G.
MAN-0 274/1
1945/09/21 Biological Warfare Research and Policy in France Re: France's plans to resume BW and CW research. 390/39/34/04 165 486 67 Weedon, Lt. Col.
Sidney L.
N.Dev. Div.
334/JNW/441.
2
086
1945/09/22 Japanese Epidemic & Water Supply Section, Bacteriological Warfare BW unit in Nanking in 1944, report YV-252, Sept. 22, 1945.
Includes diagram layout of BW experiment facilities.
190/04/18/06 226 019 296 OSS/R&A XL20556 029
1945/09/23 Senate Resolution 94 [S.J. 94] War Dept. submits the Resolution to SWNCC for
consideration by the Sub Committee for the Far East [SFE]
250/68/03/06 353 503 14 ASW SWNCC/SFE McCloy, John J. SWNCC Papers
55 Series
SWNCC
Documents
311/03
1945/09/25 Interview on Japanese BW offensive & defensive programs with LT GEN Hiroshi
KAMBAYASHI, Japanese Surgeon General.
Judged to lack concrete information, Kambayashi promised
to provide details about defensive BW activities, organization
of the SGO and the water purification units. Noted that ISHII
& Kwantung Army organization operated independently from
SGO.
390/40/01/05 165 488 181 GHQ USAFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray & Young, LT
Harry
29-C-a 002/04
1945/09/27 Final Summary Report of BW "The Japanese had perhaps the best informed scientists in
BW investigations of any nation in the world and as such
were more of a potential threat in that direction than
Germany."
250/64/32/07 226 211 21 Special
Assistants Div.,
R&D Branch
Chief, R&D
Branch
Sumners, Cpt
Donald B.
Folder 2 130
1945/09/27 Preliminary analysis of Japanese BW activities Assembling data on Japanese defensive elements of its BW
activities. Unable to contact Lt Gen ISHII, whom he believes
to be in Harbin, Manchuria. [REPRESENTS INITIAL STATE OF
US KNOWLEDGE FROM JAPANESE SCIENTISTS].
390/18/24/02 112 295A 09 LTC Murray
Sanders, CWS
COL Harlan
Worthley, CWS
GHQ, AFPAC Folder-
Japanese
Biological
Warfare
207
1945/09/28 POW Camp, Bakli (Hainan) PIDGEON Mission Photo caption list of 212 photos taken during and after the
OSS PIDGEON Mission rescue of American POWs at the end of
the war. Included are captions for photos taken at formal
surrender ceremonies in Hong Kong.
190/09/09/06 226 168 90 OSS 45 250/3
1945/09/28 Memorandum to Members USBWC Memo on final report of German BW activities. 390/39/34/04 165 486 67 USBWC Merck, George:
Chairman of the
USBWC
N.Dev. Div.
334/JNW/441.
2
085
1945/09/28 POW interrogation re Bacteriological warfare [CPMB 2032] The Hygiene & Water Purification Units were the only ones
responsible for waging BW; infantry was without any
necessary protection. "Reports of Russians using BW were
merely propaganda; ... based on frequent anthrax epidemics
in Northern Manchuria."
270/13/31/05 319 85 7264 WD, G-2, CPMB CPMB 2032 ID #917284 314/39
1945/09/29 Questionnaire of Pvt Clifford J. Gauntt for the War Crimes Investigating
Detachment on his treatment as a POW on his way to and at Camp Hoten,
Manchuria.
Description includes virtual starvation on 11 day voyage from
Corregidor to Korea and of beatings inflicted by Lt. MIKI at
Camp Hoten, Manchuria. File includes original hand draft of
Gauntt's statement.
290/11/10/03 331 1189 938 War Crimes
Office
SCAP, Legal Brown, CPT William
H
MAN-0 274/2
1945/10/00 Organization Table of the KW Water Purification Department (Boeki Kyusuibu). Provides a list of personnel under ISHII. 390/40/01/05 165 488 181 GHQ USAFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray & Young, LT
Harry
Suppl 1d 002/17
1945/10/00 Sketch Map Showing Distribution of Units in the Water Purification Department Distribution covers main Japanese islands, the Philippines,
Southeast Asia, China & Manchuria.
390/40/01/05 165 488 181 GHQ USAFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray & Young, LT
Harry
Suppl 1a 002/14
1945/10/00 Annual Production Capacity of Vaccines and Serums by the Kwantung Army
Water Purification Department
390/40/01/05 165 488 181 GHQ USAFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray & Young, LT
Harry
Suppl 1e 002/18
1945/10/00 Activities of the United States in the Field of Biological Warfare Undated draft report [c. Oct. 1945]. 390/40/01/05 165 488 182 Sec War
Consultant
Sec War Merck, George W. Merck Report 039
1945/10/00 Chain of Command of Water Purification Department. Chart shows separate activities by WPU under the Ministry of
War for Japan proper and under the Imperial Staff and
Kwantung Army outside of Japan.
390/40/01/05 165 488 181 GHQ USAFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray & Young, LT
Harry
Suppl 1b 002/15
1945/10/00 Duties of the Water Purification Department All duties are defined as defensive in nature and about water
purification activities. Experimental activities are presumably
under "epidemic prevention and research" work.
390/40/01/05 165 488 181 GHQ USAFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray & Young, LT
Harry
Suppl 1c 002/16
1945/10/01 Interview on Japanese BW organization and programs with LTC Seiichi NIIZUMA
& LTC Ryoichi NAITO, Japanese General Staff.
Interviewed by LTC Sanders about offensive use of BW.
Ultimately Niizuma provided details of the Mark 7 bacillary
bomb.
390/40/01/05 165 488 181 GHQ USAFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray & Young, LT
Harry
29-B-a 002/03
1945/10/01 Interview on Japanese BW organization and programs with COL Takamoto
INOUE & LTC Ryoichi NAITO Army Medical College.
COL Inoue provided a detailed outline of the defensive work
including experiments on animals, immunization studies on
humans, and water purification efforts.
390/40/01/05 165 488 181 GHQ USAFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray & Young, LT
Harry
29-A-b 002/02
1945/10/02 Interview on Japanese BW offensive & defensive programs with LT GEN Hiroshi
KAMBAYASHI and VADM Nobuaki HORI, Japanese Surgeon General.
Interviewed by LTC Sanders the participants were provided
documents and US information showing the current state of
our knowledge of Japanese offensive as well as defensive
BW. The officers confirmed the defensive information fully.
390/40/01/05 165 488 181 GHQ USAFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray & Young, LT
Harry
29-C-b 002/05
1945/10/03 Interview of Cmdr Hiroshi ISHIWATA, on Mark 7 "bacillary bomb," who denied
any knowledge of it by Japanese Navy other than a theoretical one.
Ishiwata states Navy did not experiment with BW beyond
water purification and production of vaccines. Interview
considered unsatisfactory.
390/40/01/05 165 488 181 GHQ USAFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray & Young, LT
Harry
29-D-a 002/06
1945/10/04 Naval Mark 7, Modification of Training Bomb Subtitle: "Provisional Designation of Bacterial Bomb"
suggests this was not an operational weapon.
390/40/01/05 165 488 181 GHQ USAFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray & Young, LT
Harry
Suppl 3f 002/26
1945/10/04 Diagrams of "HA Bomb, Bacterial, Single Purpose Type for Anthrax" and "RO
Bomb, Bacterial, All Purpose Type."
From "Source #1." 390/40/01/05 165 488 181 GHQ USAFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray & Young, LT
Harry
Suppl 3b 002/22
1945/10/04 Summary of Information Extracted from a Report by a Member of the Staff of
the Army Medical College, Tokyo
Includes organization chart of 'Second Section of War
Operations' responsible for Japanese offensive BW
development. [NOTE Japanese org'l function for offensive
use]. See also JWC 002 documents.
390/18/24/02 112 295A 06 LTC Howard
Cole
WD, CWS Folder:
Japanese
Biological
Warfare
192/2
1945/10/04 Diagram of "UJI Bomb, Bacterial, All Purpose Type" From "Source #1." 390/40/01/05 165 488 181 GHQ USAFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray & Young, LT
Harry
Suppl 3a 002/21
1945/10/04 Preliminary Report on Japanese BW Investigation "We have uncovered absolutely no evidence of offensive BW
activities, but I can assure you that every effort will be made
to continue this search." Plan to extract Japanese defensive
BW information, then move on to their offensive activity.
390/18/24/02 112 295A 09 CWS,
Intelligence
Branch
Gen Porter et. al. Cole, Lt. Col.
Howard I
334JNW 441.2 208
1945/10/04 Summary of information provided by LTC Naito Includes organization chart of "Second Section of War
Operations" responsible for Japanese offensive BW
development. [NOTE Japanese org'l function for offensive
use].
390/18/24/02 112 295A 09 LTC Howard
Cole
WD, CWS Folder:
Japanese
Biological
Warfare
210
1945/10/04 Preliminary Report on Japanese BW Investigation Report Memo on BW research. 390/39/34/04 165 486 67 CWS Special
Projects Div.
(many) Cole, Lt. Col.
Howard I.
N.Dev. Div.
334/JNW/441.
2
094
1945/10/05 Separate paper on "Mark 7 Bomb" attached as a result of a second interview
with Cmdr Hiroshi ISHIWATA and Cmdr M. HAYASHI.
Interview clarified Japanese Navy design for the bomb as a
potential weapon, but not as part of any Imperial Navy
offensive planning.
390/40/01/05 165 488 181 GHQ USAFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray & Young, LT
Harry
29-D-b 002/07
1945/10/05 Extract from letter from Murray Sanders Discusses Japanese work in infectious diseases and activities
of Prof. Miyagawa.
390/18/24/02 112 295A 09 LTC Howard
Cole
LTC Gaylord
Anderson, CWS
WD, CWS Folder:
Japanese
Biological
Warfare
211
1945/10/05 Progress report to CWS Notes "there is sufficient documentary evidence to permit a
coherent analysis of Japanese activities - defensive and
offensive."
390/18/24/02 112 295A 09 LTC Murray
Sanders, CWS
COL Harlan
Worthley, CWS
GHQ, AFPAC Folder:
Japanese
Biological
Warfare
209
1945/10/05 Treatment of the Person of HIROHITO, Emperor of Japan SFE report concludes "HIROHITO is subject to arrest, trial,
and punishment as a war criminal." All action is subject to
prior approval by the JCS and is to be weighed against
prejudicing "the accomplishments of our general purposes in
Japan."
250/68/03/06 353 503 14 SFE SWNCC SWNCC Papers
55 Series
SWNCC
Documents
311/05
1945/10/05 Document List #033 List of captured Japanese documents [CD 1915-CD1937] of
medical records and other files captured by the OSS Missions
to Mukden & Shanghai, Ept. 1945.
290/42/01/07 493 255 38 CTO, Sino
Translation &
Interrogation
Center
Washington
Document
Center
034
1945/10/05 Treatment of the Person of HIROHITO, Emperor of Japan SFE submits a report in response to S.J. 94, separating
decisions about Hirohito's personal responsibility from any
actions about the future of the institution of the Emperor.
250/68/03/06 353 503 14 SFE SWNCC SWNCC Papers
55 Series
SWNCC
Documents
311/04
1945/10/06 Interview with Dr. Ryoichi NAITO on "Japanese BW Activities (Offensive and
Defensive)" by LTC Murray Sanders provides a brief history of Pingfan
offensive BW activities.
Interview provides details of Uji, Ha & Ro bombs. Sanders'
estimate is "the extent of the Japanese program is apparent
for the first time."
390/40/01/05 165 488 181 GHQ USAFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray & Young, LT
Harry
29-E-a 002/08
1945/10/07 Interview with MAJ Jun-Ichi KANEKO on "Japanese BW Activities (Offensive and
Defensive)" by LTC Sanders, covering his assignment as a medical officer at
Pingfan from 1937-41.
Notes that "By the middle of 1941, at least 500 each of the
Ha and Uji bombs had been made and tested." Also that
over 300 horses had been expended in experimental trials.
390/40/01/05 165 488 181 GHQ USAFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray & Young, LT
Harry
29-E-b 002/09
1945/10/08 Interview with LTC Seiichi NIIZUMA indicates he has located COL MASUDA, Chief
of Section 3 at Pingfan.
Masuda to be interviewed on Oct. 9th. 390/40/01/05 165 488 181 GHQ USAFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray & Young, LT
Harry
29-E-c 002/10
1945/10/08 Preliminary Report on Investigation of Japanese BW Activities Preliminary report notes: BW largely an Army effort and its
use primarily defensive. "We have uncovered absolutely no
evidence of offensive BW activities."
390/27/15/01 160 103 133 Cole, LTC Howard,
CWS, Intelligence
Branch, ASF
Decimal 385 187/10
1945/10/09 Interview with COL Tomosada MASUDA & LTC Seiichi NIIZUMA on "Japanese BW
Activities (Offensive and Defensive)." States Japanese BW developed to
response to Russian attempts to use BW in Manchuria in 1935.
Sanders notes discrepancies in Masuda's statements,
including denial that Emperor had knowledge of the program.
Masuda unwilling to ascribe origin came from ISHII's special
interest.
390/40/01/05 165 488 181 GHQ USAFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray & Young, LT
Harry
29-E-d 002/11
1945/10/09 Table of Experimental Types of Bacterial Bombs Analysis of effectiveness of the 9 listed weapons suggest
that none of them was a viable weapon yet.
390/40/01/05 165 488 181 GHQ USAFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray & Young, LT
Harry
Suppl 3e 002/25
1945/10/09 Diagrams of "HA Bomb, Bacterial, Single Purpose Type for Anthrax" and "RO
Bomb, Bacterial, All Purpose Type."
From "Source #2." 390/40/01/05 165 488 181 GHQ USAFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray & Young, LT
Harry
Suppl 3d 002/24
1945/10/09 Diagram of "UJI Bomb, Bacterial, All Purpose Type" From "Source #2." 390/40/01/05 165 488 181 GHQ USAFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray & Young, LT
Harry
Suppl 3c 002/23
1945/10/10 Newspaper article "Scientists in Japan After 'Death Ray'" SCAP Public Relations released information on Japanese
development of a "death ray," Experiments included use of
short radio waves to stun animals and stop engines by pre-
ignition.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.09 IRR File 441st
201
315/47
1945/10/11 Interview with COL Tomosada MASUDA & LTC Seiichi NIIZUMA on "BW Activities
at Pingfan" provides some details on the BW experiments.
Masuda emphasizes the defensive nature of the Pingfan work
and describes two deaths of Japanese soldiers from anthrax.
390/40/01/05 165 488 181 GHQ USAFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray & Young, LT
Harry
29-F-a 002/12
1945/10/11 Plan of the Grounds and Buildings at Pingfan "Plan of Kantogun-Boeki-Kyusuibi" [Severely reduced
photocopy of larger plan in original records]. Notes garrison
totaled about 3,000 personnel in 1939-40 and about 1,500
by 1944.
390/40/01/05 165 488 181 GHQ USAFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray & Young, LT
Harry
Suppl 2a 002/19
1945/10/11 Sketch showing the physical relationship of the Harbin Military Hospital to the
Pingfan BW Institute, which were about 27km apart.
Sketch provides the physical relationship of the experimental
field, the farm, and the air arsenal to the Pingfan
Laboratories.
390/40/01/05 165 488 181 GHQ USAFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray & Young, LT
Harry
Suppl 2b 002/20
1945/10/12 The Emperor's Status New York Times editorial discusses the status of the
institution of the Emperor as subject to changes based on
"unconditional surrender'. Truman states that changes in the
Japanese form of government are to be favored.
250/68/03/06 353 503 14 SWNCC Papers
55 Series
SWNCC
Documents
311/07
1945/10/12 Talk by Dr. K. T. Compton on scientific work in Japan Report of Compton's [President of MIT] assessment that
Japanese were making preparations for offensive BW.
Scientists comments "we are not supposed to talk about
this." [see also JWC 212].
390/18/24/02 112 295A 11 Medical Corps LTC G.W.
Anderson, MC
Kuhlenbeck, Capt.
Hartwig
HK/mc folder 47B 055
1945/10/12 Talk with Dr. K. T. Compton on scientific war work in Japan Compton notes that Japanese have only discussed defensive
side of their efforts in BW and deny making offensive
preparations. Compton doubts this. See also JWC #55.
390/18/24/02 112 295A 09 CPT Hartwig
Kuhlenbach,
Medical Corps
LTC Gaylord
Anderson, CWS
Folder:
Japanese
Biological
Warfare
212
1945/10/15 An extract from Preliminary Report of Interrogation of P/W Kobayashi, Kenzo re
biological warfare
Interrogation report [Sept. 28, 1945] about BW in China. 390/39/34/04 165 486 67 G-2 N.Dev. Div.
334/JNW/441.
2
087
1945/10/15 Summary of Provisional Report on Investigation of Japanese Activities in
Biological Warfare
Includes outline of Japanese offensive BW activities including
bombs and tests on animals & humans.
390/18/24/02 112 295A 09 LTC Murray
Sanders
Folder-
Japanese
Biological
Warfare
213
1945/10/16 Interview with COL Tomosada MASUDA & LTC Seiichi NIIZUMA on "BW Activities
at Pingfan" provides some details on the development of toxins.
Masuda provides some historical information on the
development of Pingfan facilities and the operations at
Harbin Military Hospital.
390/40/01/05 165 488 181 GHQ USAFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray & Young, LT
Harry
29-F-b 002/13
1945/10/19 Treatment of the Person of HIROHITO, Emperor of Japan [JCS 1544] War Dept. submits the draft of JCS 1544 fro SWNCC level
consideration as a political matter prior to consideration by
JCS & SCAP as a military matter.
250/68/03/06 353 503 14 ASW SWNCC Lovett, Robert A. SWNCC Papers
55 Series
SWNCC
Documents
311/06
1945/10/19 Deposition of COL James C. Gillespie describing his activities as medical officer
at POW Camp Ching Chia Tun and later at a branch POW camp for officers at
Hoten, Manchuria. Statement taken in San Francisco, CA.
Highly contrasting description of facilities ["well constructed
barracks"], treatment ["humane"], & diet [" contained the
requirements for health"]. Notes regular medical visits by
Japanese doctor and weekly Red Cross packages.
290/11/10/03 331 1189 938 WD, JAG SCAP, Legal William, CPT Samual
M.
MAN-1 274/3
1945/10/22 Preliminary Report on Investigation of Japanese BW Activities Notes Japanese "BW was studied and developed both
defensively and offensively." Indicates primary experimental
site at Pingfan has probably been destroyed.
390/27/15/01 160 103 133 Cole, LTC Howard,
CWS, Intelligence
Branch, ASF
Decimal 385 187/11
1945/10/22 Preliminary Report on Investigation of Japanese BW Activities Notes Japanese "BW was studied and developed both
defensively and offensively." Indicates primary experimental
site at Pingfan has probably been destroyed.
390/27/15/01 160 103 133 Merck Cole, LTC Howard,
CWS, Intelligence
Branch, ASF
Decimal 385 192/1
1945/10/22 Incoming Classified Message [CA 53673] Details of BW bombs developed since 1937. Claims USSR
was expected to attack Japan with BW. Some info on Harbin.
390/18/24/02 112 295A 09 CIC, Army in
Japan
War Dept. CA53673 folder Japanese 065
1945/10/22 Preliminary Report on Investigation of Japanese BW Activities (2 pp.) Initial findings from Murray Sanders, Camp Detrick, as part of
mission to study Japanese scientific intelligence. Notes that
ISHII not yet apprehended. Note differences from his report
30 days earlier. [REPRESENTS 1ST BIG REPORT TO
WASHINGTON].
390/18/24/02 112 295A 09 LTC Howard
Cole
LTC Gaylord
Anderson, CWS
WD CWS Folder-
Japanese
Biological
Warfare
214
1945/10/24 Tab B of Final Report to the USBW Committee: Recommendations for the public
release of the Merck Report
Note: this Final Report to the Committee, although cited as
the "Merck Report," is not the 50 page "Merck Report" from
Merck's Files [JWC 39].
390/39/34/04 165 486 67 USBWC Robert
Patterson,
Sec/War
Merck, George:
Chairman of the
USBWC
N.Dev. Div.
334/JNW/441.
2
083/2
1945/10/24 Tab D of Final Report to the USBW Committee: Report to Sec/War on U.S
Biological Warfare program in WWII
Note: this Final Report to the Committee, although cited as
the "Merck Report," is not the 50 page "Merck Report" from
Merck's Files [JWC 39 from entry 488].
390/39/34/04 165 486 67 USBWC Robert
Patterson,
Sec/War
Merck, George:
Chairman of the
USBWC
N.Dev. Div.
334/JNW/441.
2
083/4
1945/10/24 Exploitation of Japanese Intelligence Targets [SM-3891] JCS submits JCS1538 to SWNCC to formulate a policy for
international coordination of intelligence targets in the Far
East.
250/68/04/02 353 503 32 JCS SWNCC SWNCC Papers
216 Series
SWNCC
Documents
309/01
1945/10/26 Japanese Biological Warfare Activities Suggestion memo. 390/39/34/04 165 486 67 NDD G-2 Borden, BG. William
A.
N.Dev. Div.
334/JNW/441.
2
093
1945/10/26 Treatment of the Person of HIROHITO, Emperor of Japan [SWNCC 55/6
revised]
SWNCC concludes treatment of HIROHITO as a war criminal
cannot be separated from a future decision by the Japanese
on retention of the institution of the Emperor. U.S. will
continue to collect evidence for a possible trial and forward it
to the JCS.
250/68/03/06 353 503 14 SWNCC JCS & SCAP SWNCC Papers
55 Series
SWNCC
Documents
311/08
1945/10/26 Japanese Biological Warfare Activities Forwards papers from Merck on BW. . As Director of New
Developments Division, BG Borden wants SCAP G-2 advised
of the importance of continued interrogation of high ranking
Japanese Staff Officers.
270/05/28/01 319 47C 827 WDSS, NDD WDGS, G-2 Borden, BG William
A.
192
1945/10/26 Investigation of Japanese Activities in Biological Warfare Reports that Japanese offensive BW development in
weaponry, field tests, animal experiments and "incidental
human casualties."
390/27/15/01 160 103 133 CWS,
Intelligence
Branch, ASF
ASF, Intelligence Cole, LTC Howard, Decimal 385 187/12
1945/10/26 Treatment of the Person of HIROHITO, Emperor of Japan The paper is amended to direct that any evidence collected
on HIROHITO's war criminality shall be forwarded to the Joint
Chiefs of Staff - AND then to the State-War-Navy
Coordinating Committee.
250/65/03/06 353 503 14 SWNCC JCS & SCAP SWNCC 055/6
(Revised)
SWNCC 55 072
1945/10/30 Final Report to the USBW Committee Note: this Final Report to the Committee, although cited as
the "Merck Report," is not the 50 page "Merck Report" from
Merck's Files [entry 488]. This is a 4 page report with about
20 pages of attachments.
390/39/34/04 165 486 67 USBWC General Borden Merck, George:
Chairman of the
USBWC
N.Dev. Div.
334/JNW/441.
2
083
1945/10/30 Tab E of Final Report to the USBW Committee: Summary of a Provisional
Report of Japanese Activities in Biological Warfare
Note: this Final Report to the Committee, although cited as
the "Merck Report," is not the 50 page "Merck Report" from
Merck's Files [ JWC 39 from entry 488].
390/39/34/04 165 486 67 USBWC Robert
Patterson,
Sec/War
Merck, George:
Chairman of the
USBWC
N.Dev. Div.
334/JNW/441.
2
083/5
1945/10/30 Tab C of Final Report to the USBW Committee: Proposed Short Public
Announcement on B.W.
Note: this Final Report to the Committee, although cited as
the "Merck Report," is not the 50 page "Merck Report" from
Merck's Files [ JWC 39 from entry 488].
390/39/34/04 165 486 67 USBWC General Borden Merck, George:
Chairman of the
USBWC
N.Dev. Div.
334/JNW/441.
2
083/3
1945/10/30 Tab A of Final Report to the USBW Committee: Classification of Matter
Concerning Biological Warfare
Note: this Final Report to the Committee, although cited as
the "Merck Report," is not the 50 page "Merck Report" from
Merck's Files [entry 488].
390/39/34/04 165 486 67 USBWC General Borden Merck, George:
Chairman of the
USBWC
N.Dev. Div.
334/JNW/441.
2
083/1
1945/10/31 Japanese Biological Warfare Activities War Department G-2 reassures New Developments Division of
theater awareness of "the BW problem in all its aspects."
270/05/28/01 319 47C 827 WDGS, G-2 WDSS, NDD Bissell, MG Clayton 127
1945/10/31 Japanese Biological Warfare Activities War Department G-2 reassures New Developments Division of
theater awareness of "the BW problem in all its aspects."
390/39/34/04 165 486 67 G-2 NDD Bissell, Maj. Gen.
Clayton
N.Dev. Div.
334/JNW/441.
2
092
1945/11/00 Japanese Bacteriological Warfare This may be a slightly longer draft version of the printed M-
05 report by the U.S. Technical Mission to Japan. [see also
JWC #248].
390/18/24/01 112 295A 06 US Naval
Technical
Mission to Japan
011, M-05 folder 27 074
1945/11/00 Japanese Bacteriological Warfare US Naval Technical Mission Report (M-05) under Capt. C. G.
Grimes. Some general information on development of the
Mark VII bacteriological bomb which was tested in Tokyo Bay
in 1943, without further development or use by the IJN. [see
also JWC#74].
270/70/04/02 407 368B 1780 Naval Technical
Mission to Japan
Grimes, Capt, C.G.,
USN
M-05 248
1945/11/00 Bacteriology and Chemistry in the Japanese Navy US Naval Technical Mission Report (M-10) under Capt. C. G.
Grimes. General assessment that Japanese work in
bacteriology "of a very restricted nature," with limited
laboratory analysis focused on infectious diseases.
270/70/04/02 407 368B 1780 Naval Technical
Mission to Japan
Grimes, Capt, C.G.,
USN
M-10 249
1945/11/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (unclassified), Book 3 War Crimes (WC), SCAP AG decimal file list of documents for
000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/16/03 331 1150 409 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 2 287/02
1945/11/00 Letter to President Harry S Truman from the Philippine Lawyers Guild urging
that Emperor HIROHITO be tried as a war criminal.
Assert that "no plea for immunity can be premised on
HIROHITO's position as head of the government." Argument
is made that HIROHITO bears primary responsibility for
Japan's war of aggression in Asia.
290/10/33/02 331 1158A 763 Areneta, J.
Antonio
President
Truman
Philippine Lawyers
Guild
048/1
1945/11/01 Report of Scientific Intelligence Survey in Japan: Vol. 5 - Biological Warfare Based on interviews with Unit 731 personnel, Sep.- Oct.
1945: Hayashi, Hora, Idezuki, Inoue, Ishiwata, Kambayashi,
Kaneko, Masuda, Naito, & Niizuma. [1st FORMAL REPORT &
2D MAJOR REPORT BACK TO WASHINGTON].
390/40/01/05 165 488 181 GHQ USAFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray & Young, LT
Harry
0216476 002
1945/11/01 Report on Scientific Intelligence Survey in Japan, September and October 1945.
Volume 5, BIOLOGICAL WARFARE
Report by Dr. Murray Sanders for the US Army Medical Corps.
Report includes many interview statements from Japanese
military and medical personnel; details of different BW/CW
bombs, and diagrams of Pingfan facilities.
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
GHQ, AFPAC,
Scientific &
Technical
Advisory Sec.
Sanders, Murray &
Young, Harry
Dugway "A,"
Item #3
224
1945/11/07 Preliminary Report on the Employment of Biological Warfare Preliminary summary of immediate potential of certain
countries to conduct BW. [ See also JWC # 193].
270/09/23/04 319 82 2877 Special Projects
Division/CWS
Scientific
Branch/MIS
Project 2707 015
1945/11/07 Biological Warfare Interview of Lt. Gen Torashiro KAWABE by LTC Murray
Sanders. Asked as Assistant Chief, Japanese General Staff of
his knowledge of Japanese BW planning. Although he asserts
it was purely defensive, he discusses the development of BW
bomb.
270/41/11/04 407 361A 12 AFPAC/S&T
advisory
CinC/AFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray
AG 729.2 (11-9-
45) from AGO
(TS) 1940-45
040/3
1945/11/07 Biological Warfare Interview of Lt. Gen Torashiro KAWABE by LTC Murray
Sanders. Asked as Assistant Chief, Japanese General Staff of
his knowledge of Japanese BW planning. Although he asserts
it was purely defensive, he discusses the development of BW
bomb.
390/18/24/01 112 295A 04 USARPAC S&T
Section
CinC/AFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray
Folder 17 049/3
1945/11/09 Biological Warfare Interview of LTC Tadakazu WAKAMATSU by LTC Murray
Sanders. Asked as Vice War Minister about his knowledge of
Japanese BW planning. Denies any operational knowledge.
390/18/24/01 112 295A 04 USARPAC S&T
Section
CinC/AFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray
Folder 17 049/2
1945/11/09 Discussion of Biological Warfare Information Sanders evaluation of interviews as not only evasive but a
"colossal effrontery against common sense." Also "If General
Shiro ISHII had succeeded in forging an efficient weapon,
there would probably have been nothing to prevent him from
using it."
270/41/11/04 407 361A 12 AFPAC/S&Tadvi
sory
CinC/AFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray
AG 729.2 (11-9-
45) from AGO
(TS) 1940-45
040/7
1945/11/09 Biological Warfare Interview of Gen. Yoshijiro UMEZU by Sanders and Young.
Asked as member of the Military Council about his
knowledge of Japanese BW research asserts it was defensive
and developed after use of BW by Russians during China
Incident in 1937.
270/41/11/04 407 361A 12 AFPAC/S&T
advisory
CinC/AFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray
AG 729.2 (11-9-
45) from AGO
(TS) 1940-45
040/4
1945/11/09 Biological Warfare Interview of LTC Tadakazu WAKAMATSU by LTC Murray
Sanders. Asked as Vice War Minister about his knowledge of
Japanese BW planning. Denies any operational knowledge.
270/41/11/04 407 361A 12 AFPAC/S&T
advisory
CinC/AFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray
AG 729.2 (11-9-
45) from AGO
(TS) 1940-45
040/2
1945/11/09 Supplementary Biological Warfare Information Interviews of Wakamatsu, Kawabe, Umezu & Shimomura
conducted by Sanders & Young re: Japanese Army General
Staff knowledge of BW activities during WW II.
390/18/24/01 112 295A 04 USARPAC S&T
Section
CinC/AFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray
Folder 17 049/1
1945/11/09 Biological Warfare Information Interviews of Wakamatsu, Kawabe, Umezu & Shimomura
conducted by Sanders & Young re: Japanese Army General
Staff knowledge of BW activities during WW II.
270/41/11/04 407 361A 12 AFPAC/S&Tadvi
sory
CinC/AFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray
AG 729.2 (11-9-
45) from AGO
(TS) 1940-45
040/1
1945/11/09 Biological Warfare Interview of Gen. S. SHIMOMURA. Asked as War Minister &
as head of Northern Army in China about his knowledge of
Japanese BW planning. Asserts ISHII acted without any
knowledge of it by War Ministry and it was purely defensive.
270/41/11/04 407 361A 12 AFPAC/S&T
advisory
CinC/AFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray
AG 729.2 (11-9-
45) from AGO
(TS) 1940-45
040/5
1945/11/09 Discussion of Biological Warfare Information Sanders evaluation of interviews as not only evasive but a
"colossal effrontery against common sense." Also "If General
Shiro ISHII had succeeded in forging an efficient weapon,
there would probably have been nothing to prevent him from
using it."
390/18/24/01 112 295A 04 USARPAC S&T
Section
CinC/AFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray
Folder 17 049/7
1945/11/09 Biological Warfare Interview of Gen. Yoshijiro UMEZU. Asked as member of the
Military Council about his knowledge of Japanese BW
research asserts it was defensive and developed after use of
BW by Russians during China Incident in 1937.
390/18/24/01 112 295A 04 USARPAC S&T
Section
CinC/AFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray
Folder 17 049/4
1945/11/09 Records of Experimental Work Carried Out at the Army Medical College LTC Murray Sanders reports the experimental records at the
Army Medical College were burned, but a duplicate set has
been discovered in Niigata. Plans to have the records
translated as part of the final data for the investigation.
390/18/24/01 112 295A 04 USARPAC S&T
Section
CinC/AFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray
Folder 17 049/6
1945/11/09 Biological Warfare Interview of Gen. S. SHIMOMURA. Asked as War Minister & as
head of Northern Army in China about his knowledge of
Japanese BW planning. Asserts ISHII acted without any
knowledge of it by War Ministry and it was purely defensive.
390/18/24/01 112 295A 04 USARPAC S&T
Section
CinC/AFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray
Folder 17 049/5
1945/11/09 Records of Experimental Work Carried Out at the Army Medical College LTC Murray Sanders reports the experimental records at the
Army Medical College were burned, but a duplicate set has
been discovered in Niigata. Plans to have the records
translated as part of the final data for the investigation.
270/41/11/04 407 361A 12 AFPAC/S&Tadvi
sory
CinC/AFPAC Sanders, LTC
Murray
AG 729.2 (11-9-
45) from AGO
(TS) 1940-45
040/6
1945/11/15 ATIS Research Report #120: Amenities in the Japanese Armed Forces Long and detailed report on benefits provided to Japanese
soldiers. 12 pages on military brothels and 'comfort women.'
390/33/28/01 165 079 342 Mashbir ATIS Report
#120
124
1945/11/18 Medical Targets: Japanese Biological Warfare Summary of Japanese Naval interrogations and
investigations.
390/18/24/02 112 295A 11 Naval Technical
Mission to Japan
Chief of Naval
Ops
Grimes, Capt. C. G. M-05 folder 47C 063
1945/11/21 Memorandum for General Borden Memo re briefing for the Sec. War on report on Japanese
biological warfare.
390/39/34/04 165 486 67 War Dept. General Borden Patterson,
Secretary of War
Robert P.
N.Dev. Div.
334/JNW/441.
2
081
1945/11/23 Brief of Report on Japanese Biological Warfare Single page brief for the Chief of Staff and Sec. War. Asserts
"From 1936 to the end of the war the Japanese Army was
actively engaged in both defensive and offensive Biological
Warfare research and development."
390/39/34/04 165 486 67 New
Developments
Division
Secretary of War
Patterson
Borden, BG. William.
A.
N.Dev. Div.
334/JNW/441.
2
082
1945/11/23 Preliminary Report on Japanese Biological Warfare Summary overview of the Report on Scientific Intelligence
Survey in Japan.
390/39/34/04 165 486 67 WD, G-2, MIS Dir of New
Developments
Div.
Ennis, Brig. Gen.
R.F.
N.Dev. Div.
334/JNW/441.
2
080
1945/11/23 Preliminary Report on Japanese Biological Warfare, transmittal from WD, G-2 to
WD, NDD
Single page brief for the Chief of Staff and Sec. War. Asserts
"From 1936 to the end of the war the Japanese Army was
actively engaged in both defensive and offensive Biological
Warfare research and development."
270/05/28/01 319 47C 827 WDGS, G-2 WDSS, NDD Ennis, BG R. F. 128
1945/11/29 War Dept. action on Chinese list of major Japanese war criminals. War Dept. informs State it will forward list from Chinese
Foreign Office directly to SCAP & MacArthur, who will answer
the Chinese directly.
250/68/04/06 353 504 64 Sec War Sec State SWNCC Decimal
File:000.5 War
Crimes
SWNCC
Documents
307/06
1945/12/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (unclassified), Book 1 International War Crimes Trials (IWT), SCAP AG decimal file
list of documents for 000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/16/03 331 1150 411 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 9 289/06
1945/12/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (Secret), Book War Crimes (WC), SCAP AG decimal file list of documents for
000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/16/03 331 1158A 763 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 2 290/02
1945/12/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (Secret), Book International Military Tribunal (IMT), SCAP AG decimal file list
of documents for 000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/33/02 331 1158A 763 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 13 290/05
1945/12/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (Secret), Book 3 War Crimes (WC), SCAP AG decimal file list of documents for
000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/33/02 331 1158A 764 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 1 291/01
1945/12/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (unclassified), Book 4 War Crimes (WC), SCAP AG decimal file list of documents for
000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/16/03 331 1150 409 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 7 287/07
1945/12/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (unclassified), Book 4 Transferred from AFPAC, SCAP AG decimal file list of
documents for 000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/16/03 331 1150 409 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 8 287/08
1945/12/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (unclassified), Book 5 War Crimes (WC), SCAP AG decimal file list of documents for
000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/16/03 331 1150 409 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 9 287/09
1945/12/03 Report of 11/10/45 on ISHII's staged funeral in Chiba & accusations of
atrocities & human experiments
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP 242/08/2
1945/12/03 AFPAC, CIC report on ISHII, Dr. Shiro CIC reports ISHII conducted a fake funeral in Chiba Prefecture
and has gone into hiding.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 IRR File 441st
201
315/46
1945/12/03 ISHII, Dr. Shiro Reports of a faked funeral for ISHII that was held Nov. 10,
1945 in Chiba. Informant states that ISHII had plague bacilli
injected into Chinese at Harbin and into some Americans
POWs in Mukden as an experiment" [n.b. ISHII continues to
hide].
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #91 242/02
1945/12/03 Index sheet started for file "201 - ISHII, Shiro GEN" List of 4 documents for ISHII file. 290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #91 242/01
1945/12/05 Employment of Biological Warfare Overview of "the entire field of Biological Warfare." See also
#15.
270/09/23/04 319 82 2877 G-2/MIS G-2 Hallinger, LTC JIS Project 2707 193
1945/12/07 Interview with Dean Edward L. Moreland - 6 December Dean Moreland "Expresse[s] high regard for Japanese
scientists; finds results "excellent."
390/18/24/02 112 295A 11 Medical Corps/
Infectious
Diseases
COL G. Simmons Robinson, COL Elliot
S.
ESR:mw:79855 folder 47B 056
1945/12/11 War Dept. action on Chinese list of major Japanese war criminals. War Dept. informs State of initial implementation by SCAP &
seeks clarification from the Chinese through State about
corrections for some of the names.
250/68/04/06 353 504 64 Sec War Sec State SWNCC Decimal
File:000.5 War
Crimes
SWNCC
Documents
307/07
1945/12/13 Possibility of the Emperor being considered a war criminal Paper by "Prof. Del Re" expressing the viewpoint of Japanese
conservatives in defense of the Emperor system.
290/10/33/02 331 1158A 763 SCAP/CI & E SCAP/COS 048/2
1945/12/13 AFPAC, CIC transmittal of Summary of Information on ISHII, Dr. Shiro (3 Dec
1945)
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.10 IRR File 441st
201
315/45
1945/12/14 Memorandum from Japanese Communist Party Charges Kenji ISHIHARA, "former managing director of S.W.R.
Research Buro" in connection with activities of the ISHII
B.K.A. Corps.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.11 IRR File 441st
201
315/44
1945/12/14 Memorandum from Japanese Communist Party Accuses ISHII of organizing a "Bacterial War Army (BKA)."
Provides names of person & institutions engaged in BW.
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP 242/08/3
1945/12/17 Planning memorandum on the main case against the Japanese War Crimes Office bases its prosecution on charges of acts
of aggression that "violated the laws of humanity,
international law" and the laws of warfare.
290/09/04/07 331 313 1 SCAP, IPS, IMTFE Doc. 9 262/02
1945/12/21 Concerning the activities at secret laboratories of the former Army Medical
School
Accuses ISHII of being a war criminal for human biological
experiments. Names Nishimura, Sakakura, Onodera, Ishiyama,
Hoho, Kuritsu, Suzuki, Sakurai, Iida, Yakizawa, Shinbo &
Takahashi of atrocities.
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP File 91, ser.2 242/03
1945/12/21 AFPAC, CIC translation of letter "Concerning the activities of the Secret
Laboratories of the former Army Medical School"
Accuses ISHII of conducting BW experiments on humans in
Manchuria. Lists 14 individuals responsible for the atrocities.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.12 IRR File 441st
201
315/43
1945/12/21 Japanese Biological Warfare Intelligence Cites 60 page report, "general summary of Japanese BW
activities" based on interviews with Japanese scientists:
"Report on Scientific Intelligence Survey in Japan -
September and October 1945, Volume V, Biological Warfare."
390/18/24/01 112 295A 06 Barnes, Lt. Col. J.M. BIO/7453 folder 27 068
1945/12/28 Lt. Gen. Ishii (Japanese Army Medical Corps) Anonymous informant calls SCAP attention to ISHII - said to
be hiding in some mountain residence. Accuses ISHII of
conducting BW experiments on humans.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.13 IRR File 441st
201
315/42
1945-1946 SCAP File List 000.5 (Secret), Book 1 HIROHITO, SCAP AG decimal file list of documents for 000.5 -
war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/33/02 331 1158A 763 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 9 290/03
1945-1946 SCAP File List 000.5 (TS) War Crimes File #1, Sep 1945-Dec 1946. Covers questions of additions to names of major war
criminals, including Emperor HIROHITO
290/24/01/05 331 1891 1 SCAP AG SCAP AG 000.5
(TS)
313/01
1945-1946 SCAP File List 000.5 (Secret), Book 1 Transferred from AFPAC, SCAP AG decimal file list of
documents for 000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/33/02 331 1158A 763 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 10 290/04
1945-1947 Case File #90: Mukden POW Camp & Japanese Unit 731 Materials in this file are partly duplicates from file #330 on
Shiro ISHII. N.B.: annotation re American POWs at Mukden:
"42 affidavits now in file -- no intimation of experiments."
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #91 242
1945-1948 SCAP File List 000.5 TOP SECRET File #2, Sep 1945-Nov. 1948. Includes both trials of major war criminals and Russian
request to arrest and interrogate Japanese BW experts.
290/24/01/05 331 1891 1 SCAP AG SCAP AG 000.5
(TS)
313/02
1945-1951 Records of the Legal Advisor Relating to War Crimes: Records Relating to
Japanese War Crimes. [Lot File 61D33]
Extracted documents. 250/49/25/06 059 1371 23 084
1945-1951 List of papers for Investigative Records Repository (IRR) file on Shiro ISHII List of 54 documents from the file. 270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 IRR File 441st
201
315/01
1945-1951 SCAP File List 000.5 "Top Secret Letters, etc." File #3, Sep 1945-Nov. 1951. Broad coverage includes war crimes, war criminals, trials,
Russian request for interrogations, and occupation policy
issues.
290/24/01/05 331 1891 1 SCAP AG SCAP AG 000.5
(TS)
313/03
1946 est Index "Reports" 3 index cards for ISHII, Shiro: 1st as "ISHII, BKA (Bacterial
War Army) estab. In Harbin [file #91]; 2d with alias MAJ.
Hajime TOGO & accused of spreading plague & various
atrocities; 3rd reported as war crimes perpetrator 3
Nov.1946 for case #330.
290/24/08/06 331 1964 9 217
1946 est Ando, Keitaro: Personal Military History Veterinary officer assigned to Horse Infection Depot,
Kwantung Army, April 1944.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Legal Section/
GHQ/SCAP
Case File #330 231/52
1946 est Master Index: ISHII, Shiro Listed as Commanding General of the Kanto Gun, Boeki-
Kyushi Bu on 1 Mar 45. "Not considered a War Criminal per
CIS cards" Wanted for interrogation by G-2 and ordered to
be held for GHQ SCAP [SEE ALSO JWC#217].
290/24/07/03 331 1941? 5 SCAP Legal 215
1946 est Roster at Infectious Diseases Research Institute from 1942-1945 References to SCAP Legal, Investigation Division, file #1117. 290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/Legal
Section
File 1117 SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/29
1946/00/00 Master Index card for "ISHII, Shiro" Comments include: "Believed to be connected with
underground movement against democratic activities";
"Biological Warfare in China"; "Not considered a War Criminal
per CIS cards"; and "REQ HELD AT DISPOSAL OF GHQ SCAP."
290/24/07/03 331 1941 5 SCAP, Legal
Section
303
1946/00/00 ISHII, Shiro, former Lt. General (Medical) [undated] Statements that ISHII injected plague into human subjects.
Concludes that "Ishii returned to Japan in the summer of
1945. ISHII is presently living in Tokyo" . Note: Ishii's
whereabouts not cleared up until after Jan. 1946.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.6 IRR File 441st
201
315/52
1946/01/00 Appointment of United States Judge to Far Eastern International Military
Tribunal - Suggested Names
undated. 250/49/25/06 059 1371 23 084/04
1946/01/00 History of the Mukden Group "A narrative history of the Allied military personnel who were
prisoners of war at the Mukden War prisoners' Camp in
Manchoukuo" [MAJOR DOCUMENT ON POWs at MUKDEN].
250/51/17/01 407 427 1163 Thompson, CPT
William D SIGC
Pacific Theater
98-USF1-0.6
205
1946/01/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (unclassified), Book 6 War Crimes (WC), SCAP AG decimal file list of documents for
000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/16/03 331 1150 409 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 10 287/10
1946/01/00 Medical MG ISHII Shiro Demand that ISHII be turned over to US authorities. 290/10/16/03 331 1150 409 SCAP/G-2/CI Imperial
Japanese
Government
Thorpe, General AG 000.5
(1946)
030
1946/01/00 Preliminary lists of top war criminals Australian list includes HIROHITO. 250/49/25/06 059 1371 23 084/05
1946/01/00 Undated letter from Youths Liberal League Summarized as statement that ISHII "was engaged in large
scale research work of diseases as combat weapon. ISHII
should be considered a war criminal."
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Doc. 14249 242/04
1946/01/03 G-2 memo on Biological Warfare Activities War Department seeks information on Japanese
bacteriological warfare from SCAP in anticipation of an
upcoming press release.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.14 IRR File 441st
201
315/41
1946/01/03 Biological Warfare: Report to the Secretary of War by Mr. George W. Merck,
Special Consultant for Biological Warfare
Merck concludes Japanese were developing offensive BW
capabilities but had not used it a means of warfare. [carbon
paper copy only].
490/01/10/07 330 1016 1 OSW Sec War Merck, George W 003
1946/01/05 Lt. Gen Shiro ISHII Transmittal by Legal Section of a Summary of Information .
Notes document of Dec. 15, 1945, "in which the activities of
the subject in committing experimental atrocities on
American, Chinese, and Japanese are described."
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.15 IRR File 441st
201
315/40
1946/01/05 Transmittal of report and letters on ISHII's activities Forwards: [1] CIC report 12/03/45, [2] OCCIO report
12/14/45.
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP 242/08
1946/01/05 Lt. General ISHII on the Medical School transmittal of 3 documents accusing ISHII and others of
atrocities on Americans, Chinese, and Japanese.
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP File 91, ser.3 242/05
1946/01/06 Classified message [WX 91659] Announces availability of Arvo Thompson, CWS enroute to
Tokyo as BW specialist. Efforts underway to apprehend &
interrogate ISHII.
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP WX91659 242/09
1946/01/07 441st CIC investigation on whereabouts of Lt. Gen Shiro ISHII. [ref: WX 91659,
6 Jan 46]
441st CIC notes that no previous request has been made to
the Japanese Government to produce ISHII.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.16 IRR File 441st
201
315/39
1946/01/08 GHQ, AFPAC report on whereabouts of Shiro ISHII AFPAC reports ISHII is hiding in or near Kanzawa. Also ISHII
has contacted Prof. Tatsuo ISHIKAWA at Kanzawa Medical
College.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.17 IRR File 441st
201
315/38
1946/01/09 Message 91999, re news report that "American and Chinese Prisoners used in
Harbin, Mukden, and Canton [for] Jap biological warfare experiments."
G-2 makes "routine" request to "US Forces Shanghai China"
for verification that American POWs were objects of BW
experiments.
290/46/05/05 496 40 310 WD, G-2 USF, Shanghai WX 91999 191
1946/01/09 Directs the Japanese Government to immediately produce Gen. ISHII for SCAP ISHII ordered to be produced within a week, noting his
whereabouts in Kanazawa & known to Ishikawa at local
medical college.
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP AG 312.4 (9
Jan 46)
242/10
1946/01/09 GHQ, SCAP letter to Central Liaison Office, Tokyo re Shiro ISHII CLO ordered to produce Shiro ISHII by January 16th 1946. 270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.18 IRR File 441st
201
315/37
1946/01/11 Stenographic Transcript of Interrogation of Lt. General Nasaji [?] KITANO in
Tokyo
Cover sheet only. 2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Whitesides, COL S.
E. &
Schwichtenberg
Dugway "A,"
Item #4
225
1946/01/14 Transmittal of letter accusing Dr. Tsuruji NAKAMOTO of responsibilities for
murders at HIROSAKI Army Hospital
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.19 IRR File 441st
201
315/37
1946/01/16 Imperial Japanese Government Liaison Office report on "Medical Major General
Ishii Shiro"
Imperial Japanese Government informs SCAP it does not
know the present whereabouts of "Medical Major Ishii"
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.20 IRR File 441st
201
315/36
1946/01/16 Report on Biological Warfare Activities Lengthy (15 pp) commentary by [?SCAP Legal?] focuses on
"Activity of ISHII B.K.A. Corps" and on Kenji ISHIKAWA.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 IRR File 441st
201
315/35
1946/01/17 Australian List No. 1 of major Japanese War Criminals and Australian List -
Biographical Data re Japanese major War Criminals
Australian List includes Emperor HIROHITO among 68 military,
political, diplomatic, and business leaders recommended for
war crimes trials.
290/09/04/07 331 313 5 SCAP, IPS, IMTFE Doc. 121 262/04
1946/01/18 BW Documents Army Medical Library, SGO seeks copies of BW materials
turned over to AFPAC following the completion of the
Scientific Intelligence Survey of Japan.
270/05/28/01 319 47C 827 SGO, Army
Medical Library
SGO Garner, COL Leon
L.
129
1946/01/18 Shipment of Japanese Documents Printed materials removed from the Japanese Army Science
School, Tokyo.
270/09/17/01 319 82 2568 SCAP/ATIS/
Washington
Documents
Center (ADV)
Washington
Documents
Center
CPMB 1462A 044
1946/01/18 Mukden - Hoten POW Camp Cover sheet from OSS/SSU to American POW Information
Bureau on SSU reports made at end of 1945 on Camp Hoten,
Manchuria. Attaches YV-705.
290/34/18/07 389 460A 2134 OSS/SSU WD/PMGO 241
1946/01/21 Biological Warfare Activities. Cover sheet transmitting report 270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.21 IRR File 441st
201
315/34
1946/01/22 SCAP routing slip for 2 items on Biological Warfare Activities Notes "Col. Thompson who flew out from Wash. To deal with
this thinks we have the dope in CIS."
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 IRR File 441st
201
315/48
1946/01/24 SCAP message CA 57181 re ISHII SCAP, CWS reports to War Department, CWS that COL
Thompson is interrogating ISHII who is suffering from a
chronic illness and being interrogated at home. Also notes
interrogation of KITANO nearly complete.
290/10/23/02 331 1158A 763 SCAP, CWS WD, CWS 271
1946/01/30 Technological Study, Water Supply Detailed analysis of Japanese water purification filters. 290/46/06/04 496 53 341 GHQ, AFPAC, Tech.
Intel. Branch
B#120 218
1946/02/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (unclassified), Book 8 War Crimes (WC), SCAP AG decimal file list of documents for
000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/16/03 331 1150 410 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 4 288/02
1946/02/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (unclassified), Book 9 War Crimes (WC), SCAP AG decimal file list of documents for
000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/16/03 331 1150 410 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 5 288/03
1946/02/00 Summary of medical experiences of various POWs from Camp Hoten Concludes "42 affidavits - now in file - no intimation of
experiments."
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP 242/07
1946/02/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (unclassified), Book 2 International War Crimes Trials (IWT), SCAP AG decimal file
list of documents for 000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/16/03 331 1150 411 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 6 289/05
1946/02/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (Secret), Book 4 War Crimes (WC), SCAP AG decimal file list of documents for
000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/33/02 331 1158A 764 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 2 291/02
1946/02/01 Present Political Situation in Japan Sees the current crisis as one of maintaining the Emperor
system symbolically, while democratizing the political
process.
290/10/33/02 331 1158A 763 USPOLAD,
Tokyo
SECSTATE Durgin, Russel L. 048/7
1946/02/06 Observations about war responsibility and the attitudes of the Emperor Memo of conversation recounts HIROHITO's disapproval of
joining the Tripartite Pact and of going to war against the
U.S.
290/10/33/02 331 1158A 763 USPOLAD,
Tokyo
SECSTATE Durgin, Russel L. 048/6
1946/02/07 Interrogation of Lt. Gen. Shiro ISHII SCAP issues instruction and reminder of SCAP General Orders
# 9 & 15. Interrogations are to be directly under War
Department investigators.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.22 IRR File 441st
201
315/33
1946/02/08 Incoming classified message W96341, concerning status of Emperor HIROHITO
as a war criminal
Reports meeting between Winant & Attlee and agreement
not to charge the Emperor as a war criminal.
290/10/33/02 331 1158A 763 WD/COS CINCAFPAC 048/3
1946/02/15 Political Summary February 7 through 13 Provides account of new Japanese constitution proposal
democratizing the role of the Emperor as an "honorary
symbol of State."
290/10/33/02 331 1158A 763 USPOLAD,
Tokyo
SECSTATE Bishop, Max A. 048/4
1946/02/15 SCAP, G-2 Check Sheet on Shiro ISHII SCAP G-2 forwards list of ISHII's associates to CIS. Purpose
is questioning about activities at Pingfan, observing that no
information regarding experiments with human beings has
been noted."
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.23 IRR File 441st
201
315/32
1946/02/16 GHQ, AFPAC request for information on Yoshitaka SASAKI AFPAC is compiling a list of associates of Shiro ISHII 270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.24 IRR File 441st
201
315/31
1946/02/16 Interview with Mr. Sakomizu Hisatsune with the Emperor Encloses a memo of conversation [Feb. 11, 1946] in which
the Emperor calls for a constitutional convention to establish
a democratic government and offers to abdicate if that is
desired.
290/10/33/02 331 1158A 763 USPOLAD,
Tokyo
SECSTATE Bishop, Max A. 048/5
1946/02/20 Exploitation of Japanese Intelligence Targets [SWNCC 216/1] SFE submits amendment to SWNCC 216 to SWNCC for
approval.
250/68/04/02 353 503 32 SFE SWNCC SWNCC Papers
216 Series
SWNCC
Documents
309/02
1946/02/24 Interim Technical Report on Japanese Chemical Warfare (4th in series) Short report on CW development by Japanese. 290/46/06/04 496 53 342 Office of the
Chief Chemical
Officer
Chief of CW
Service in
Washington, DC
Marshall, Colonel
Geoffrey
C-267 101
1946/02/26 Materials on Mukden (Hoten) POW Camp Notes transmittal of Mukden camp materials to China. 290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP 242/06
1946/02/28 Biological Warfare - Capabilities and Activities of Foreign Nations 270/09/23/04 319 82 2880 Scientific
Branch/MIS
Project 2846 018
1946/03/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (unclassified), Book 7 War Crimes (WC), SCAP AG decimal file list of documents for
000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/16/03 331 1150 410 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 3 288/01
1946/03/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (unclassified), Book 2 Transferred from AFPAC, SCAP AG decimal file list of
documents for 000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/16/03 331 1150 409 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 4 287/04
1946/03/08 Deaths of Allied Prisoners in Mukden Prisoner of War Camp Translation of PACMIRS document #2824. 270/69/23/01 407 368B 1831 WD, G-2, CPMB PACMIRS WCIS
no. 11
Office of
Occupied Areas
299
1946/03/08 Medical Records: Mukden Prisoner of War Camp Translations 0f PACMIRS documents #2820, 2821, 2822, &
2823.
270/69/23/01 407 368B 1831 WD, G-2, CPMB PACMIRS WCIS
no. 9
Office of
Occupied Areas
298
1946/03/09 Interrogation of Adm. Shigetaro Shimada Shimada's interrogation in English frankly stated that poison
gas was manufactured, but was planned for use only in
reprisal.
290/46/06/04 496 53 343 C-314 (2) 110
1946/03/09 Interrogation of Adm. Shigetaro Shimada Questioned about Japanese plans for bacteriological and gas
warfare. Maintained plans were only for defensive and
retaliatory use. LTC Arvo Thompson is one of the
interrogators.
290/46/06/04 496 53 341 GHQ, AFPAC, Chief
Chemical Officer
C-314 221
1946/03/09 Interrogation of General Hasakazu Kawabe Questioned about Japanese plans to use gas warfare to
defend the home islands. Also questioned about the use of
gas warfare against the Chinese. LTC Arvo Thompson is one
of the interrogators.
290/46/06/04 496 53 341 GHQ, AFPAC, Chief
Chemical Officer
C-316 219
1946/03/11 441st CIC report on Shiro ISHII 441st CIC reports that ISHII is being interrogated by G-2,
Technical Intelligence.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.27 IRR File 441st
201
315/28
1946/03/12 Interrogation of CDR Yasuo Kitazato Questioned about Japanese plans to use chemical weapons.
Author of "Policy and Intention of the Japanese Navy in the
use of Chemical Weapon."
290/46/06/04 496 53 343 GHQ, AFPAC, Chief
Chemical Officer
C-315 234
1946/03/13 Interrogation of LTC Shinroku Iwakoshi and LTC Terute Kunitake Questioned about Japanese plans for gas warfare. Denied its
use against the Chinese, although confronted with a top
secret publication "Lessons From the Chinese Incident."
290/46/06/04 496 53 343 GHQ, AFPAC, Chief
Chemical Officer
C-313 232
1946/03/13 Interrogation of Commander Yasuo Kitazato Kitazato was rather earnest in answering questions. Drew a
detailed chart of Japanese Naval Chain of Command.
Admitted that a report he prepared on CW policy was burned
on 15 August 1945.
290/46/06/04 496 53 343 C-315 (2) 111
1946/03/15 Report on ISHII Indicates ISHII has been interviewed by LTC Thompson, CWS.
Preliminary belief that ISHII "innocent of the charges against
him." Current address now in Tokyo.
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP File 91, ser. 4 242/11
1946/03/15 Interrogation of LTG Kameshiro Shibiyama Questioned about Japanese plans to employ gas warfare.
Denied its use against the Chinese and denied any plans to
use it against an American invasion.
290/46/06/04 496 53 343 GHQ, AFPAC, Chief
Chemical Officer
C-312 233
1946/03/16 441st CIC reports Shiro ISIHII has failed to report because he is confined to
Tokyo because of illness.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.25 IRR File 441st
201
315/30
1946/03/21 Interrogation of CPT Sakae Kawai Transcript of interrogation of Captain Sakae Kawai, a medical
officer in the Navy. Claimed his work was for preventative
purposes (vaccines, cures, etc.) and had no planned
offensive application.
290/46/06/04 496 53 341 Office of the
Chief Chemical
Officer
Chief of CW
Service in
Washington, DC
Tegnell, Major
Russell M.
B-152 095
1946/03/22 German Biological Warfare Activities in World War II Cover sheet only. 270/09/23/04 319 82 2883 Scientific
Branch/MIS
Project 3027 019
1946/03/23 Continued Interrogation of Colonel Toyoaki Morita Seemingly unaware of 1.6m smoke munitions found near
Tadanoumi and Omine - hence no shortage of supplies.
290/46/06/04 496 53 343 C-329-IV 116
1946/03/23 Continued Interrogation of Colonel Toyoaki Morita Shows that the Japanese Army had mustard, lewisite, CN
and DC gases, but never heard of any unit using the first
two.
290/46/06/04 496 53 343 C-329-III 115
1946/03/30 Biological Warfare: Activities and Capabilities of Foreign Nations World-wide analysis. Report includes diagrams of Pingfan,
Manchuria and of Japanese bacterial bomb. [REPRESENTS
FIRST DETAILED INFO THAT US HAS ON PINGFAN].
270/15/31/04 319 154 101 WDGS/G-2/MID P&O 381 (TS)
BW filed w case
67/3
036
1946/04/02 Interrogation of Gen. Hideki Tojo Cover sheet to interrogations of Tojo, Nata, Kawabe &
Sekiguchi.
290/46/06/04 496 53 342 Office of the
Chief Chemical
Officer
Chief of CW
Service in
Washington, DC
Marshall, Colonel
Geoffrey
C-306 105
1946/04/02 Interrogation of Gen. Hideki Tojo Tojo claimed he always forbade offensive CW use; sanguine
on use of "harassing agents" such as tear gas. Knew ISHII &
called his knowledge "excellent," but claimed also to forbid
human experiments or offensive BW.
290/46/06/04 496 53 342 C-306 (2) 106
1946/04/03 Bacteriological Warfare Interrogation Cover sheet for interrogation of CPT Sakae Kawai was done
at the request of LTC Arvo Thompson, CWS.
290/46/06/04 496 53 341 Maj Russell Tegnell B#152 237
1946/04/03 Report from China: Bacteria Warfare Long and damning report. Exhaustive detail. 290/46/06/04 496 53 343 121
1946/04/04 Japanese Chemical Warfare Policies and Intentions Cover sheet for interrogations re Japanese Chemical Warfare
Policies and Intentions.
290/46/06/04 496 53 343 GHQ, AFPAC, Chief
Chemical Officer
234/1
1946/04/04 List of Japanese Military and Civilian Personnel at Mukden Prisoner-of-War Camp Consolidated extracts of nine medical reports issued by the
Mukden POW Camp. Primarily identification of the principal
administrative and medical staff.
390/34/23/02 165 79 1821 WD, G-2, MID PACMIRS
Information
Series #18
028
1946/04/05 441st CIC report on Shiro ISHII 441st CIC reports Japanese Postal Authorities inappropriately
opened a letter from ISHII to CIC Detachment.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.26 IRR File 441st
201
315/29
1946/04/08 Indications of Biological and Chemical Warfare Activities Cover sheet only. 270/09/23/05 319 82 2885 Scientific
Branch/MIS
Project 3103 020
1946/04/09 List of Japanese Military and Civilian Personnel at Mukden Prisoner of War
Camp. ATIS War Crimes Information Series No. 18
Included in listing are Col. Motoharu MATSUDA, Capt. Sakujiro
AKITSUKI, Capt. Ryuji ISHIKAWA, 1st LT Togeru MIKI
(MITSUGI) - who was sentenced to Sugamo for 10 years, Sgt
Eichi NODA, Capt. Takao SASOAKA.
390/34/23/02 165 79 1821 SCAP PACMIRS PACMIRS POW
WCIP #18
263
1946/04/10 Continued Interrogation of Gen. Masakazu Kawabe Kawabe had very poor memory on specific gassings in several
battles. When confronted with a document with his own
signature, claimed he did not look at it at the time.
290/46/06/04 496 53 342 C-306 (2) 108
1946/04/11 Interrogation of Gen. Shunroku Hata Hata asserted that tear & sneezing gas could be used at any
time, without authorization. Insisted that Japan never had
lewisite, phosgene or mustard gas. Had surprisingly little
knowledge of actions of his own forces in China.
290/46/06/04 496 53 342 C-306 (2) 107
1946/04/12 Interrogation of LTC Susumu Sekiguchi Sekiguchi discusses chain of command for CW policy, claims
only tear and vomiting gas were permitted.
290/46/06/04 496 53 342 C-306 (2) 109
1946/04/15 Interrogation of Maj Gen Kanemasa Akiyama Interrogation of Maj. Gen. Kanemasa Akiyama. CW expert;
served in China. Consistently instructed interrogator to ask
"someone else." When confronted with Japanese
documentary proof of offensive CW against China, claimed it
was exaggerated.
290/46/06/04 496 53 342 Office of the
Chief Chemical
Officer
Chief of CW
Service in
Washington, DC
Marshall, Colonel
Geoffrey
C-305 102
1946/04/16 Interrogation of GEN Hayao (Shun) Tada Deputy Chief of Staff; extremely high-ranking. Possessed a
suspiciously faulty memory on matters of CW in China.
Feigned total ignorance.
290/46/06/04 496 53 342 C-305 (3) 104
1946/04/17 General Account of Japanese Poison Warfare in China, 1937-1945 Summary report appears to be part of IPS documentation but
also part of the intelligence documents held as C-#340.
290/46/06/04 496 53 343 Sutton, David
Nelson - IPS
C-340 236/5
1946/04/17 Interrogation of COL Takeshige Yokoyama CW man who is well-apprised of Japanese policy throughout
the war. Claims all use of CW against China was unauthorized
& limited to small pockets.
290/46/06/04 496 53 342 C-305 (2) 103
1946/04/22 Interrogation of COL Toyoaki Morita Morita recounted using aka to and midori to (red candle and
green candle) tear & vomiting gas in China
290/46/06/04 496 53 343 C-329-I 113
1946/04/23 Interrogation of COL Toyoaki Morita Second of a series of interrogations [on April 20th], Morita
provides detailed descriptions of chemical and gas weapons
used by the Japanese in China
290/46/06/04 496 53 343 GHQ, AFPAC, Chief
Chemical Officer
C-329-II 235/2
1946/04/23 Interrogation of COL Toyoaki Morita Third of a series of interrogations [on April 22d], Morita
provides map [see 329-V] and detailed descriptions of
tactical use of chemical and gas weapons by the Japanese in
China
290/46/06/04 496 53 343 GHQ, AFPAC, Chief
Chemical Officer
C-329-III 235/3
1946/04/23 Continued Interrogation of COL Toyoaki Morita Morita allowed that his unit had one drum of mustard gas,
but never used it.
290/46/06/04 496 53 343 C-329-II 114
1946/04/23 Interrogation of COL Toyoaki Morita First of a series of interrogations [on April 19th] , Morita
provides detailed descriptions of chemical and gas weapons
used by the Japanese in China.
290/46/06/04 496 53 343 GHQ, AFPAC, Chief
Chemical Officer
C#329-I 235/1
1946/04/23 Report From China: Bacteria Warfare Report by Assistant Counsel, IPS David Nelson Sutton. 37
page report compiles evidence and testimony on plague
outbreak that occurred in consequence of Japanese dispersal
of contaminated grain.
290/46/06/04 496 53 343 Sutton, David
Nelson - IPS
C-340 236/4
1946/04/23 Interrogation of COL Toyoaki Morita Fourth of a series of interrogations [on April 22d], Morita
verifies the broad issuance of the publication series "Lessons
From the China Incident." Unclear about plans to use gas
warfare in defense of the home islands.
290/46/06/04 496 53 343 GHQ, AFPAC, Chief
Chemical Officer
C-329-IV 235/4
1946/04/25 Evidence of Japanese use of Chemical Warfare Agents in China Extracts & summaries from report by COL Morrow To Joseph
Keenan, IPS. Concludes evidence exists to charge Japan for
use of poison gas against China.
290/46/06/04 496 53 343 GHQ, AFPAC, Chief
Chemical Officer
C-340 236/2
1946/04/25 Bacterial Warfare Sutton recommends that "no attempt" be made to prove BW
against China, as the evidence is "not sufficient." Includes
report featuring testimony of Chinese army officers & a few
Japanese POWs.
290/46/06/04 496 53 343 Sutton, David
Nelson
Keenan, Chief of
Counsel Joseph
B.
Sutton, David
Nelson
C-340 120
1946/04/25 Japanese Use of Gas in China Composite of IPS interrogations: Dr, S.C. Shin, B. Gen Yang
Chang Ling, Shoji Terajima, MAJ Woo Chia Shing, Maj Gen
Cheng, MAJ Yang Cheu-Nien, Sgt. Katsuo Mitsue testify to
the Japanese gas attack against Chinese troops in Shensi
Province.
290/46/06/04 496 53 343 GHQ, AFPAC, Chief
Chemical Officer
C-340 236/1
1946/05/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (unclassified), Book 10 War Crimes (WC), SCAP AG decimal file list of documents for
000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/16/03 331 1150 410 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 6 288/04
1946/05/03 Continued Interrogation of COL Toyoaki Morita Acknowledged existence of CW lab in Shanghai, which also
dealt with BW. Knew nothing about experiments there.
290/46/06/04 496 53 343 C-329-V 117
1946/05/03 Interrogation of COL Toyoaki Morita Fifth of a series of interrogations [on May 2d], Morita
describes the Japanese Army Chemical Warfare Laboratory in
Shanghai and it 2 sections for chemical warfare intelligence
and medical experiments. States he has no knowledge of
ISHII.
290/46/06/04 496 53 343 GHQ, AFPAC, Chief
Chemical Officer
C-329-V 235/5
1946/05/04 Evidence of Japanese use of CW agents in China Cover sheet to truncated "Report of Trip to China," 16 April
1946. Author saw photos of victims of Japanese mustard
gas, records of thousands of resulting deaths, evidence of
gas artillery, mortal shells, grenades and bombs were
implemented, etc..
290/46/06/04 496 53 343 Office of the
Chief Chemical
Officer
Chief of CW
Service in
Washington, DC
Marshall, Colonel
Geoffrey
C-340 118
1946/05/05 Interrogation of COL Toyoaki Morita Enclosure to Third of a series of interrogations [on May 2d],
Morita provides map of Suchow campaign indicating
placement of gas unit.
290/46/06/04 496 53 343 GHQ, AFPAC, Chief
Chemical Officer
C-329-V 235/6
1946/05/06 Japanese Chemical Warfare Policies and Intentions Cover sheet of interrogations of Morita and Okano. 290/46/06/04 496 53 343 Office of the
Chief Chemical
Officer
Chief of CW
Service in
Washington, DC
Marshall, Colonel
Geoffrey
C-329-D 112
1946/05/07 French Biological Warfare Activities Cover sheet only. 270/09/23/05 319 82 2888 Scientific
Branch/MIS
Project 3195 021
1946/05/08 SAGAMIGAHARA Army Hospital [Case File # 290] ATIS Translation Doc. No. 17815, letter from Kazio KIHARA
suggests POW death at SAGAMIGAHARA Army Hospital
should be investigated.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1771 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #290 280/1
1946/05/08 Japanese Use of Chemical and Bacteriological Warfare Agents in China Cover sheet on IMT indictments. 290/46/06/04 496 53 343 Office of the
Chief Chemical
Officer
Chief of CW
Service in
Washington, DC
Marshall, Colonel
Geoffrey
C-340 119
1946/05/08 Japanese Use of Chemical and Bacteriological Warfare Agents in China Extracts & summaries from report by COL Morrow to Joseph
Keenan, IPS. Concludes evidence exists to charge Japan for
use of poison gas against China.
290/46/06/04 496 53 343 GHQ, AFPAC, Chief
Chemical Officer
C-340 236/3
1946/05/09 SAGAMIGAHARA Army Hospital [Case File # 290] ATIS Translation Doc. No. 17934 anonymous letter urges
investigation of the former Army officers in charge of
SAGAMIGAHARA Army Hospital.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1771 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #290 280/2
1946/05/31 Japanese Biological Warfare (BW) Activities [51 pp.] "This report pertains mainly to the interrogation of Gen.
ISHII…" See Ref. Item #35 for interviews with ISHII, Kaneko,
Kitano, & Masuda among many others. [THIS REPRESENTS
THE 3RD MAJOR REPORT BACK TO WASHINGTON].
270/09/07/04 319 82 2097 ASF, Camp
Detrick MD
Thompson, LTC
Arvo T.
P919985 G-2, P Files 001
1946/05/31 Report on Japanese Biological Warfare (BW) Activities [copy from Camp
Detrick]
Investigation by LTC Thompson in Japan between Jan. 11-
Mar, 11, 1946 describing the research facilities at Harbin
[with diagrams] and details of various BW/CW bombs.
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
ASF, Camp
Detrick, MD
Thompson, LTC
Arvo T
Dugway "A,"
Item #2
223a
1946/05/31 Report on Japanese Biological Warfare (BW) Activities [copy from Dugway
Proving Ground]
Investigation by LTC Thompson in Japan between Jan. 11-
Mar, 11, 1946 describing the research facilities at Harbin
[with diagrams] and details of various BW/CW bombs.
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
ASF, Camp
Detrick, MD
Thompson, LTC
Arvo T
Dugway "A,"
Item #550665
223b
1946/06/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (Secret), Book 1 War Crimes (WC), SCAP AG decimal file list of documents for
000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/33/02 331 1158A 764 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 5 291/04
1946/06/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (unclassified), Book 11 War Crimes (WC), SCAP AG decimal file list of documents for
000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/16/03 331 1150 410 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 7 288/05
1946/06/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (Secret), Book War Crimes (WC), SCAP AG decimal file list of documents for
000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/33/02 331 1158A 764 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 4 291/03
1946/06/26 Affidavit of Takeshi KINO Provides details about experiments performed by ISHII Unit at
Harbin.
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case 330
report
242/13
1946/06/27 SCAP Investigative Division/Legal Section Report on information from Takeshi
KINO
KINO provided information on glanders experiments under the
direction of Gen Wakamatsu and Major Hosaka working for
the "ISHII Unit" . Uncertain if experiments were done on
POWs or Chinese laborers.
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case 330
report
242/12
1946/06/28 Affidavit of MAJ YAMAGUCHI, Motoji Testimony re work with the Kwantung Army Horse Disease
Prevention Unit.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #330 231/01
1946/06/28 Affidavit of Motoji YAMAGUCHI Denies any knowledge of human experiments. 290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case 330
report
242/14
1946/07/00 Appendix: Intelligence which might jeopardize the security of the United
States. Extract from WARX 95147 (July 1946), enclosure to SWNCC 351/D]
WARX 95147 requires CinCFE to refer all matters that "might
jeopardize the security of the United States" to the JCS &
SWNCC.
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 WARX 95147 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
296/03
1946/07/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (unclassified), Book 3 SCAP, SCAP AG decimal file list of documents for 000.5 - war
crimes/war criminals.
290/10/16/03 331 1150 409 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 1 287/01
1946/07/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (Secret), Book International Military Tribunal (IMT), SCAP AG decimal file list
of documents for 000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/33/02 331 1158A 765 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 6 292/02
1946/07/06 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Request for Japanese government to provide a military &
biographical history and present address of Lt. Col.
YASUZAKA who is believed to have served with the
Kwantung Army Quarantine Stables or with the ISHII unit at
Harbin.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP Legal
Section,
Investigative
Division
Case 330 Folder #18 258/05b
1946/07/06 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Request for Japanese government to provide a military &
biographical history and present address for Major HOSAKA,
formerly in charge of the Experiment Section of the
Kwantung Army Quarantine Stables.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP Legal
Section,
Investigative
Division
Case 330 Folder #18 258/01a
1946/07/06 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Request for Japanese government to provide a military &
biographical history and present address for Capt. Shiro
MATSUSHITA, who is believed to have served with the ISHII
Unit at Harbin or with the Kwantung Army Quarantine
Stables. [2d version].
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP Legal
Section,
Investigative
Division
Case 330 Folder #18 258/02b
1946/07/06 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Request for Japanese government to provide a military &
biographical history and present address for Capt. Shiro
MATSUSHITA, who is believed to have served with the ISHII
Unit at Harbin or with the Kwantung Army Quarantine
Stables.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP Legal
Section,
Investigative
Division
Case 330 Folder #18 258/02a
1946/07/06 Report of ISHII Shiro and KAJITSUKA Ryuji ISHII declines to report to the Central Liaison Office due to
illness, stating he is in the First National Hospital in Tokyo.
290/09/08/03 331 319 43 Military Sec.,
Political Div. CLO
SCAP Kagoshima, T. File 239 038
1946/07/06 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Request for Japanese government to provide a military &
biographical history and present address of Major Honji
YAMAGUCHI who is believed to have served with the
Kwantung Army Quarantine Stables or in Harbin.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP Legal
Section,
Investigative
Division
Case 330 Folder #18 258/04a
1946/07/06 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Request for Japanese government to provide a military &
biographical history and present address of Maj. Gen. Yujiro
WAKAMATSU, former commander of the Kwantung Army
Quarantine Stables.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP Legal
Section,
Investigative
Division
Case 330 Folder #18 258/03
1946/07/06 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Request for Japanese government to provide a military &
biographical history and present address of Lt. Col.
YASUZAKA who is believed to have served with the
Kwantung Army Quarantine Stables or with the ISHII unit at
Harbin.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 SCAP Legal
Section,
Investigative
Division
Case 330 Folder #18 258/05a
1946/07/06 Case No. 330 Case No. 330: Motoji YAMAGUCHI with alias et. al.. "Changed:
Motoji YAMAGUCHI alias Honji Yamaguchil Yujiro
WAKAMATSU; YASUZAKA (FNU); Yasutaro HOSAKA alias
Yasutara HOZAKA; Shiro MATSUSHIDA alias Shiro
YAMASHITA; Lt. Gen Shiro ISHII."
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section
Investigative
Division
Case 330 Folder 14 261/05
1946/07/06 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Request for Japanese government to provide a military &
biographical history and present address of Major Honji
YAMAGUCHI who is believed to have served with the
Kwantung Army Quarantine Stables or in Harbin.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP Legal
Section,
Investigative
Division
Case 330 Folder #18 258/04b
1946/07/06 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Request for Japanese government to provide a military &
biographical history and present address for Major HOSAKA,
formerly in charge of the Experiment Section of the
Kwantung Army Quarantine Stables. [2d version].
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP Legal
Section,
Investigative
Division
Case 330 Folder #18 258/01b
1946/07/09 Australian First List of major Japanese War Criminals States US policy directed SCAP to take no action against the
Emperor as a war criminal pending receipt of a special
directive concerning his treatment.
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 JCS JCAC JCS 1512/14 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
284/01
1946/07/18 Exploitation of Japanese Intelligence Targets [SWN-4569, 4570, 4571, &
4572]
SWNCC notifies JCS, State, War, & Navy that "there is no
conflict between the provisions of SWNCC 216/1 and SWNCC
206/16.
250/68/04/02 353 503 32 SWNCC JCS SWNCC Papers
216 Series
SWNCC
Documents
309/04
1946/07/19 Interrogation of Morita Morishima re "Mukden Incident" Japanese Executive Consul at Mukden in September 1931,
when the Japanese Kwantung Army incited the incident
leading to the Japanese takeover of Manchuria.
270/70/03/05 407 79 1754 SCAP, MIS 206
1946/07/22 Exploitation of Japanese Intelligence Targets [WARX 95147, also CM-OUT
95147]
JCS submits WARX 95147 [CM-OUT-95147] to SCAP/ Note
especially Par. 3 e, intelligence which might derogate US
advantage in the area of scientific research & development
requires JCS approval for release.
250/68/04/02 353 503 32 JCS SCAP SWNCC Papers
216 Series
SWNCC
Documents
309/05b
1946/07/22 Records of YAMASHITA, Shiro Biographical summary documents his working with the
Quarantine Stables of the Kwantung Army.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Imperial
Japanese Gov't,
Liaison Office
SCAP GHQ/G-2
/Japanese
Liaison
Case File #330 231/04
1946/07/22 Records of HOSAKA, Yasutaro Biographical summary documents his working with the
Quarantine Stables of the Kwantung Army.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Imperial
Japanese Gov't,
Liaison Office
SCAP GHQ/G-2
/Japanese
Liaison
Case File #330 231/02
1946/07/22 Records of WAKAMATSU, Yujiro Biographical summary documents his working with the
Quarantine Stables of the Kwantung Army.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Imperial
Japanese Gov't,
Liaison Office
SCAP GHQ/G-2
/Japanese
Liaison
Case File #330 231/03
1946/07/24 Corrected copy of message WX 95147 on "US policy for international
coordination in exploitation of intelligence targets." Release of R&D
information in the "field of science and war materiel" requires prior
authorization from the JCS.
The JCS hold is in Par.5, underlined both originally by JCS and
by SCAP G-2. Willoughby stresses this as a primary reason
to refuse the Russian request.
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 Joint Chief of
Staff
MacArthur Request of
Russians to
Arrest .. Tab C
SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/49
1946/07/24 Records of YAMAGUCHI, Honji Biographical summary documents his working with the
Quarantine Stables of the Kwantung Army.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Imperial
Japanese Gov't,
Liaison Office
SCAP GHQ/G-2
/Japanese
Liaison
Case File #330 231/06
1946/07/24 Records of HAYASAKA, Masao Biographical summary documents his working with the
Quarantine Stables of the Kwantung Army.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Imperial
Japanese Gov't,
Liaison Office
SCAP GHQ/G-2
/Japanese
Liaison
Case File #330 231/05
1946/07/25 Murder of Eight (8) POWs in Medical Experiment at Kyushu Imperial University
Hospital.
Arrest orders for Fukujiro ISHIYAMA, Goichi HIRAKO, Taro
TORISU, Katsoya YAKUMARU, Xenichi HIRAO, Yoshinao SATO,
Kajuro AIHARA, Taku KOMORI, Bunrioku ARAKAWA, Kenji
MORIMORO, et. al..
290/12/26/04 331 1331 1784 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #604 278
1946/07/26 Japanese Biological Warfare [typescript version] Wartime analysis of Japanese BW activities and capabilities.
34 pp.
190/07/27/06 226 134 42 WD/ MIS/
Scientific Branch
Project 2263 Folder M-8 Japan 037
1946/07/27 Exploitation of Japanese Intelligence Targets [ref SWN-4569] JCS submits WARX 95147 for SWNCC information. Defining
the sharing of Japanese intelligence target information with
other countries.
250/68/04/02 353 503 32 JCS SCAP SWNCC Papers
216 Series
SWNCC
Documents
309/05a
1946/07/30 Records of YAMASHITA, Shiro Supplementary information on veterinary training prior to
working at the Quarantine Stables.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Imperial
Japanese Gov't,
Liaison Office
SCAP GHQ/G-2
/Japanese
Liaison
Case File #330 231/07
1946/08/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (unclassified), Book 3 International Military Tribunal (IMT), SCAP AG decimal file list
of documents for 000.5 - war crimes/war criminals
290/10/16/03 331 1150 411 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 11 289/07
1946/08/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (unclassified), Book 12 War Crimes (WC), SCAP AG decimal file list of documents for
000.5 - war crimes/war criminals
290/10/16/03 331 1150 410 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 8 288/06
1946/08/08 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Copy of ATIS unnumbered translation of undated, unsigned
letter accusing Major YAMAGUCHI, LTC YASUZAKA, Capt.
MATSUSHITA & Maj Gen WAKAMATSU of infecting POWs with
glanders and performing experiments & dissections on them.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP Legal
Section,
Investigative
Division
Case 330 Folder #18 258/07a
1946/08/08 NISHIMURA, fnu Nishimura accuses former Army veterinarians of infecting
former POWs with glanders. Accused are YAMAGUCHI, Monji,
WAKAMATSU, Yujiro, MATSUHITA, Shiro, HOSAKA, Yasutaro,
& KINO, Takeshi.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #330 231/08
1946/08/08 SCAP Investigative Division/Legal Section Report on NISHIMURA Details from ATIS Doc. No. 14609 in which Nishimura
accuses Yamaguchi, Wakamatsu, Matsushita, Hosaka, & KINO
of infecting POWs with glanders.
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case 330
report
242/15
1946/08/08 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Copy of ATIS Doc. #14609 translation of undated, letter in
which Nishimura accuses Maj. YAMAGUCHI, LTC YASUZAKA,
Capt. MATSUSHITA & Maj Gen WAKAMATSU of infecting
POWs with glanders and performing experiments &
dissections on them. [2d version]
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP Legal
Section,
Investigative
Division
Case 330 Folder #18 258/07b
1946/08/13 Educational History of YAMASHITA, Shiro Supplementary report shows training as a veterinarian. 290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Imperial
Japanese Gov't,
Liaison Office
SCAP GHQ/G-2
/Japanese
Liaison
SCAP Case File #330 231/09
1946/08/19 SAGAMIGAHARA Army Hospital [Case File # 290] Investigating allegation that 48 POWs underwent
experimental operations by "Medical Non-Coms" at
SAGAMIGAHARA and 13 perished.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1771 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #290 280/3
1946/08/21 Peaty Diary of conditions at POW Camp Hoten, Mukden, Manchuria Diary maintained by Maj Peaty [British Army] while held in
officers compound at Camp Hoten. Nov.11, 1942 - Nov. 1,
1945. [CHECK FOR QUOTE RE ANY BW EXPERIMENTS ON
POWS].
270/02/23/07 153 180 2 US Army JAG,
China Service
Command
Peaty, Major Master Index VI-
N, War Crime
Files, Nanking,
China
173
1946/08/22 Polish Biological Warfare Activities Cover sheet only. 270/09/23/05 319 82 2891 Scientific
Branch/MIS
Project 3355 022
1946/08/23 Report on War Criminals, including original letter in Japanese Letter from NISHIMURA, Takeshi accusing YAMAGUCHI,
Motoji, WAKAMATSU, Yujiro, & HOZAKA, fnu of dissection of
"many prisoners of the Allied Forces at the outdoor
dissecting ground of No. 100 Army Corps at Hiainking
(Changehum), Manchuria.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 NISHIMURA,
Takeshi
CI&E/GHQ/SCAP SCAP Case File #330 231/10
1946/08/27 SAGAMIGAHARA Army Hospital [Case File # 290] Investigating of Yasuiichi HATTORI, commanding officer at
SAGAMIGAHARA, who denies all knowledge of atrocities.
SCAP seeks prisoner patient records and death certificates
for 13 deceased POWs.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1771 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #290 280/4
1946/08/27 SAGAMIGAHARA Army Hospital [Case File # 290] ATIS Doc No. 22408B is a translation of the 1943 log of
Prisoner of War Clinical Records for the hospital. Causes of
death appear unrelated to operations (eg. "malnutrition").
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1771 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #290 280/5
1946/09/00 Statement of Major Tomio Karsawa. 2d of 3 enclosures in SCAP/Legal file 30
June 1947
at Khabarovsk, c. Sep. 12, 1946. 290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/Legal
Section
War Crimes Br
CAD/WD
Doc. 9306 SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/26
1946/09/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (unclassified), Book 13 War Crimes (WC), SCAP AG decimal file list of documents for
000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/16/03 331 1150 411 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 1 289/01
1946/09/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (unclassified), Book 2 Apprehension of War Criminals (WC), SCAP AG decimal file
list of documents for 000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/16/03 331 1150 411 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 5 289/04
1946/09/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (Secret), Book 2 War Crimes (WC), SCAP AG decimal file list of documents for
000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/33/02 331 1158A 764 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 6 291/05
1946/09/03 Honji YAMAGUCHI, Yujiro WAKAMATSU, fnu YASUZAKA, Yasutaro HOSAKA,
Shiro MATSUSHITA aka Shiro YAMASHITA
Supplementary military & biographical histories supplied by
Central Liaison Office. Now seeking names of all officers of
the Quarantine Stables, Kwantung Army.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #330 231/12
1946/09/03 Accusation of atrocities committed by ISHII, Shiro Unsigned letter from former member of Unit 731 accusing
Shiro ISHII of atrocities.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 CI&E/GHQ/SCAP SCAP Case File #330 231/11
1946/09/04 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. In response to demand for information on Shiro YAMASHITA,
Japanese government supplied information on Shiro
MATSUSHITA, presumed to be the same person. Current
whereabouts still being sought.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP Legal
Section,
Investigative
Division
Case 330 Folder #18 258/06
1946/09/04 Honji YAMAGUCHI; Yujiro WAKAMATSU; YASUZAKA, fnu; Yasutaro HOSAKA;
Shiro MATSUSHITA aka Shiro YAMASHITA
Request for military & biographical histories. SCAP will
interrogate Wakamatsu and get names of officers connected
with the Kwantung Army Quarantine Stables.
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case 330
report
242/16
1946/09/12 Interrogation Report: POW - Kwantung Army. Major General Kawashima, Kiyoshi.
3/3 enclosures in SCAP/Legal file 30 June 1947
Interrogation of MG. Kiyoshi Kawashima, 12-16 Sept. 1946.
Discloses existence of flea-dropping airplanes, experiments
on humans. [This marks an Important admission of attempts
to spread plague and human experimentation].
270/02/13/07 153 145 73 Doc. 9309 File 107-0 139
1946/09/12 Interrogation Report: POW - Kwantung Army. Major General Kawashima, Kiyoshi.
3/3 enclosures in SCAP/Legal file 30 June 1947
at Khabarovsk, Sep. 12-16, 1946. 290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/Legal
Section
War Crimes Br
CAD/WD
Doc. 9309 SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/27
1946/09/12 Statement of Major Tomio Karsawa. 2d of 3 enclosures in SCAP/Legal file 30
June 1947
Interrogation of MAJ Karasawa Tomio, translated from
Russian to English. Bacteria specialist from 1936 on. Worked
as germ manufacturer in ISHII's unit, 1939-44. High level of
knowledge and detail about ISHII's work.
270/02/13/07 153 145 73 Doc. 9306 File 107-0 138
1946/09/12 Questionnaire: POW - The former medical officer of the 1st Army Group of the
Kwantung Army. Major General (Med) Kiyoshi Kawashima.
at Khabarovsk, Sep. 12, 1946. 1st of 3 enclosures in
SCAP/Legal file 30 June 1947.
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/Legal
Section
War Crimes Br
CAD/WD
Doc. 9305 SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/25
1946/09/12 Questionnaire: POW - The former medical officer of the 1st Army Group of the
Kwantung Army. Major General (Med) Kiyoshi Kawashima.
Translation of transcript of interrogation of MG. Kiyoshi
Kawashima by Russians. 1/3 enclosures in SCAP/Legal file 30
June 1947.
270/02/13/07 153 145 73 Doc. 9305 File 107-0 137
1946/10/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (unclassified), Book 14 War Crimes (WC), SCAP AG decimal file list of documents for
000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/16/03 331 1150 411 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 2 289/02
1946/10/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (unclassified), Book 4 SCAP, SCAP AG decimal file list of documents for 000.5 - war
crimes/war criminals.
290/10/16/03 331 1150 409 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 5 287/05
1946/10/04 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. ATIS Translation #23836 of 1946/10/11 of letter from
Hiroshi UEKI accuses Shiro ISHII of establishing "a large scale
human experimental station" at Harbin and "executed brutal
experiments on many Allied Psw."
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, G-2, ATIS General
MacArthur
UEKI, Hiroshi Doc. 23836 Folder #18 258/08a
1946/10/09 Experiments on POWs at Niigata Medical College Investigation of alleged experiments by Noboru ARIYAMA and
Atsusushi SATO on POWs with "artificial blood." Cites
anonymous letter to MacArthur on Sept. 12, 1946 [ATIS Doc
No. 23152] - which is not enclosed.
290/12/26/04 331 1331 1803 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #997 Doc. No. 23152 279/1
1946/10/11 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. ATIS Translation #23836 of letter of 1946/10/04 from
Hiroshi UEKI accuses Shiro ISHII of establishing "a large scale
human experimental station" at Harbin and "executed brutal
experiments on many Allied Psw." [2d version].
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, G-2, ATIS General
MacArthur
UEKI, Hiroshi Doc. 23836 Folder #18 258/08b
1946/10/11 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. ATIS Translation #23836 of letter of 1946/10/04 from
Hiroshi UEKI accuses Shiro ISHII of establishing "a large scale
human experimental station" at Harbin and "executed brutal
experiments on many Allied Psw." [3rd version].
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, G-2, ATIS General
MacArthur
UEKI, Hiroshi Doc. 23836 Folder #18 258/08c
1946/10/14 Honji YAMAGUCHI, Yujiro WAKAMATSU, fnu YASUZAKA, Yasutaro HOSAKA aka
Yasutaro HOZAKA, Shiro MATSUSHITA aka Siro YAMASHITA
Supplementary materials include allegation by NISHIMURA of
dissections of POWs by Unit 100, Hainking, Manchuria.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #330 231/13
1946/10/14 Honji YAMAGUCHI, Yujiro WAKAMATSU, fnu YASUZAKA, Yasutaro HOSAKA aka
Yasutaro HOZAKA, Shiro MATSUSHITA aka Shiro YAMASHITA
Supplementary materials include allegation by NISHIMURA of
dissections of POWs by Unit 100, Hainking, Manchuria.
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case 330
report
242/17
1946/10/14 YAMAGUCHI, WAKAMATSU, YASUZAKA, HOSAKA aka HOZAKA, Shiro
MATSUSHITA aka Shiro YAMASHITA
Military & biographical histories of YAMAGUCHI &
YAMASHITA. Nishimura alleges Psw were dissected at Unit
100, Kwantung Army Quarantine Stables, Heinking,
Manchuria.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case 330 Folder #18 258/09
1946/10/23 Experiments on POWs at Niigata Medical College Details from investigation indicate artificial blood successfully
used on wounded men to assist their recovery. Case
dropped for lack of any evidence that any POWs had been
used in these operations.
290/12/26/04 331 1331 1803 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #997 279/2
1946/10/25 Original letter from Hisashi OKADA to GEN MacArthur calling for an
investigation of Tamiya OKAMOTO & ASHITA for BW experiments.
Writer cites KOJIMA, ISHII, & ABE as having "full information
regarding the experiments."
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 Okada MacArthur OKADA, Hisashi SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/06
1946/11/00 Cover memo from SCAP Legal on 2 letters [one attached] sent to Civil
Information Division
Discusses possible opening of a case file on accusations. 290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 SCAP, Civil
Information
Division
Case File #330 231/55
1946/11/01 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. ATIS translation of letter from Hisashi OKADA calling for
investigations of TAMIYA, OKAMOTO, ASHITA, KOJIMA, ABE,
& ISHII for "bacteriological experimentations on Psw that
resulted in three deaths."
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, G-2, ATIS MacArthur, Gen.
Douglas
SCAP Doc. 24445 Folder #5 261/01
1946/11/01 Translation of letter calling for investigations of BW experiments leading to
human deaths
Copy of letter to MacArthur calling for investigations of Akira
OKAMOTO, Tamiya OKAMOTO and the persons responsible
for the experiments : KOJIMA, ABE, and ISHII.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 MacArthur,
General
Hisashi OKADA Doc. 24445 Folder #13 255/19
1946/11/01 Translation of letter [1946/10/25] from Hisashi OKADA to GEN MacArthur
calling for an investigation of Tamiya OKAMOTO & ASHITA for BW experiments.
Writer cites KOJIMA, ISHII, & ABE as having "full information
regarding the experiments." Stamped #15734.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP/G-2/ATIS SCAP/Legal
Section
ATIS Doc. 24445 Folder #18 258/10
1946/11/01 Translation of letter [1946/10/25] from Hisashi OKADA to GEN MacArthur
calling for an investigation of Tamiya OKAMOTO & ASHITA for BW experiments.
Writer cites KOJIMA, ISHII, & ABE as having "full information
regarding the experiments."
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/G-2/ATIS SCAP/Legal
Section
ATIS Doc. 24445 SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/05
1946/11/02 Australian First List of major Japanese War Criminals JCS memo to SCAP states "no facts have been developed
calling for revision of the policy of this government."
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 JCS SCAP SM-7018 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
284/02
1946/11/04 Check sheet for ATIS translation #23836 Cover sheet for transmittal of ATIS translation 23836. This
sheet stamped "15157."
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP/G-2/ATIS SCAP/Legal
Section
ATIS ATIS 23836 Folder #18 258/11
1946/11/05 Motojii YAMAGUCHI aka Honji YAMAGUCHI; Yujiro WAKAMATSU; fnu ASUZAKA;
Yasutaro HOSAKA aka Yasutaro HOZAKA; Shiro MATSUSHITA aka Shiro
YAMASHITA; Lt. Gen Shiro ISHII
"UEKI alleges ISHII established large scale human
experimental station at Harbin during the war where brutal
experiments on Allied prisoners of War were made"
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #330 231/14
1946/11/05 Motojii YAMAGUCHI aka Honji YAMAGUCHI; Yujiro WAKAMATSU; fnu ASUZAKA;
Yasutaro HOSAKA aka Yasutaro HOZAKA; Shiro MATSUSHITA aka Shiro
YAMASHITA; Lt. Gen Shiro ISHII
"UEKI alleges ISHII established large scale human
experimental station at Harbin during the war where brutal
experiments on Allied prisoners of War were made."
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case 330
report
242/18
1946/11/05 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Request for Japanese government to provide a military &
biographical history and present address for NISHIMURA
[fnu], "formerly a veterinarian employed in No. 3 Station of
the Kwantung Army Horse Disease Prevention Unit at
Hsinking, China."
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
Case 330 Folder #18 258/13
1946/11/05 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Request for Japanese government to provide a military &
biographical history and present address for Lt. Gen. Shiro
ISHII, "former commander of the Kamo unit." This is a hand
draft. [2d version].
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
Case 330 Folder #18 258/12b
1946/11/05 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Request for Japanese government to provide a military &
biographical history and present address for Lt. Gen. Shiro
ISHII, "former commander of the Kamo unit." This hand draft
is numbered 3704.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
Case 330 Folder #18 258/12a
1946/11/08 Motoji YAMAGUCHI with aliases et. al. Anonymous letter alleges Lt. Gen. Shiro ISHII engaged in
activities in China that characterize him as a war criminal and
involve one member of the Imperial Family.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #330 231/15
1946/11/08 Motoji YAMAGUCHI with aliases et. al. Anonymous letter alleges Lt. Gen. Shiro ISHII engaged in
activities in China that characterize him as a war criminal and
involve one member of the Imperial Family.
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case 330
report
242/19
1946/11/12 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Investigative Staff still seeking HOSAKA & YAMASHTA for
questioning and military & biographical information from
Imperial Japanese Government on ISHII, YAMASHITA &
YAMAGUCHI.
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case 330
report
242/20
1946/11/12 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Investigative Staff still seeking HOSAKA & YAMASHTA for
questioning and military & biographical information from
Imperial Japanese Government on ISHII, YAMASHITA &
YAMAGUCHI.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #330 231/16
1946/11/13 Interrogation of Dr. Yutaro Nishigaki Nishigaki is a civilian doctor, apparently without any
knowledge of Japanese Army work in BW. He was in
Manchuria during WWII, working for the Manchurian Railway
Co. After the war he was held by the Russians for a year.
290/46/06/04 496 53 341 Keller, Major Owen
V. (Interrogator)
B-206 099
1946/11/13 Records of ISHII, Shiro Biographical summary documents his work as Chief of the
Epidemic Prevention and Water Supply Bureau of the
Kwantung Army.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Imperial
Japanese Gov't,
Liaison Office
SCAP GHQ/G-2
/Japanese
Liaison
Case File #330 231/17
1946/11/14 Interrogation of Dr. Tetsuo Yamamoto Transcript of Dr. Yamamoto's interrogation. Concerned
mostly with typhus cases in Manchuria, which, among other
diseases, he claims were "normal" for the area.
290/46/06/04 496 53 341 B-202 096
1946/11/15 Noboru ARIYAMA and Atsushi SATO Interview with Noboru ARIYAMA indicates that 7 wounded
Japanese & Chinese soldiers were given artificial blood with
successful recoveries.
290/12/26/04 331 1331 1803 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #997 279/3
1946/11/19 Transmittal of ATIS 24445 translation of letter re BW experiments. 290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/G-2/ATIS SCAP/Legal
Section
Case 1117 SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/04
1946/11/20 Lt. Gen Shiro ISHII IMAGI alleges that ISHII conducted secret laboratory near
Harbin where humans were inoculated with glanders. That
ISHII used Tokyo & Kyoto Imperial Medical Laboratories for
same purpose. Consolidation of cases #330 & #91.
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case 91 report 242/21
1946/11/21 Infectious Disease Research Laboratory (DENSENBYO KENKYSHO) Request for witness, Hisashi OKADA for interrogation in
connection with atrocities committed at the Infectious
Diseases Research Laboratory, Tokyo. SCAP Case #1117,
investigation of alleged human experiments on POWs
performed at the lab.
290/12/27/05 331 1331 1806 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #1117 277/01
1946/11/25 Interrogation of Dr. Hisao Oi Transcript of (medical) Colonel Oi's interrogation. Very little
BW content; more is spoken about Russian imprisonment.
290/46/06/04 496 53 341 Keller, Major Owen
V. (Interrogator)
B-204 097
1946/11/26 201 - ISHII, SHIRO File notes that the material in the 201 File is classified as
SECRET and will now be found in Investigative Division
Reports File #330.
290/11/24/06 331 1271 1170 SCAP. Legal,
Administrative
Division
201 File POW 201 File 285
1946/11/26 Secret File "Shortly after this case was opened, it was classified "Secret
Material." "No further investigation of the case will be
conducted by this Division and the case is, therefore, closed
in the Investigation Division files."
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section
Investigative
Division
Miller, CPT Robert
E.
Case 330 Folder 14 261/04
1946/11/27 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Interview with Motoji YAMAGUCHU. Denies conducting any
human experiments. Supplied list of officers of the
Quarantine Stables Kwantung Army. SCAP seeking
WAKAMATSU, UEKI, YAMASHITA, & NISHIMURA for
questioning.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #330 231/18
1946/11/27 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Interview with Motoji YAMAGUCHU. Denies conducting any
human experiments. Supplied list of officers of the
Quarantine Stables Kwantung Army. SCAP seeking
WAKAMATSU, UEKI, YAMASHITA, & NISHIMURA for
questioning.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
SCAP Case 330 Folder #18 258/14
1946/11/27 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Interview with Motoji YAMAGUCHU. Denies conducting any
human experiments. Supplied list of officers of the
Quarantine Stables Kwantung Army. SCAP seeking
WAKAMATSU, UEKI, YAMASHITA, & NISHIMURA for
questioning.
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case 330
report
242/22
1946/11/27 Interrogation of Dr. Nobukazu Hinofuji Transcript of (medical) Major Hinofuji's interrogation. Anthrax
specialist, for "defensive" purposes. Tested bacterial bombs.
Floated rumors of Chinese bacterial sabotage.
290/46/06/04 496 53 341 Keller, Major Owen
V. (Interrogator)
B-205 098
1946/11/29 Records of NISHIMURA, Takeshi Biographical summary documents Nishimura's working with
the Horse Epidemic Prevention Yard of the Kwantung Army.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Imperial
Japanese Gov't,
Liaison Office
SCAP GHQ/G-2
/Japanese
Liaison
Case File #330 231/20
1946/11/29 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Military and biographical history of Shiro ISHII, includes a
present address .
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #330 231/19
1946/11/29 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Military and biographical history of Shiro ISHII, includes a
present address .
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case 330
report
242/23
1946/12/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (unclassified), Book 15 War Crimes (WC), SCAP AG decimal file list of documents for
000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/16/03 331 1150 411 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 3 289/03
1946/12/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (unclassified), Book 2 Release of Suspects (WC), SCAP AG decimal file list of
documents for 000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/16/03 331 1150 411 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 12 289/08
1946/12/02 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Request for Japanese government to provide a military &
biographical history and present address for Captain
NAKAJIMA [fnu] attached to the Kwantung Army Quarantine
Stables in Manchuria.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
SCAP Case 330 Folder #18 258/15
1946/12/02 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Request for Japanese government to provide a military &
biographical history and present address for Captain
MACHIDA [fnu] attached to the Kwantung Army Quarantine
Stables in Manchuria.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
SCAP Case 330 Folder #18 258/17
1946/12/02 Interrogation of Dr. Kiyoshi OTA Interrogation report [8 pp] in which OTA emphasizes
Japanese defensive BW research at Pingfan. Also includes
transmittal memo [Jan 3, 1947]
390/18/24/01 112 295A 06 GHQ, USAFPAC GHQ, SCAPP Keller, MAJ O.V. 333041 folder 27 069
1946/12/02 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Request for Japanese government to provide a military &
biographical history and present address for Captain OKI
[fnu] attached to the Kwantung Army Quarantine Stables in
Manchuria.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
SCAP Case 330 Folder #18 258/16
1946/12/03 Honji YAMAGUCHI; Yujiro WAKAMATSU; YASUZAKA fnu; Yasutaro HOSAKA aka
Yasutaro HOZAKA; Shiro MATSUSHITA; Shiro YAMASHITA; MACHIDA fnu; OKI
fnu; NAKAJIMA fnu
WAKAMATSU denies any humans injected with glanders.
Describes infection of 2 research assistants with glanders.
Supplies additional names of Quarantine Stables officers.
Denies any knowledge of the medical experiments
undertaken by ISHII.
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case 330
report
242/24
1946/12/03 Honji YAMAGUCHI; Yujiro WAKAMATSU; YASUZAKA fnu; Yasutaro HOSAKA aka
Yasutaro HOZAKA; Shiro MATSUSHITA; Shiro YAMASHITA; MACHIDA fnu; OKI
fnu; NAKAJIMA fnu
WAKAMATSU denies any humans injected with glanders.
Describes infection of 2 research assistants with glanders.
Supplies additional names of Quarantine Stables officers.
Denies any knowledge of the medical experiments
undertaken by ISHII.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #330 231/21
1946/12/05 Joint Policy on Security of Information Relating to the National Program on
Biological Warfare
Joint Research & Development Board recommend a policy
that all information about the BW program be held at the
TOP SECRET level. Policy to be implemented by JRDB "X"
Committee.
250/68/05/01 353 504 76 Jt. R& D Board Sec War Bush, Vannivar SWNCC Decimal
File: 381 BW
SWNCC
Documents
305/01
1946/12/06 Infectious Disease Research Laboratory (DENSENBYO KENKYSHO) Letter from Hisashi OKADA states doctors at lab performed
"bacteriological experiments...on POWs."
290/12/27/05 331 1331 1806 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #1117 277/02
1946/12/06 Infectious Disease Research Laboratory [Densenbyo Kenkysho] Letter written to General MacArthur by Hisashi OKADA
reflects that bacteriological experiments were conducted on
POWs at the Infectious Disease Research Laboratory, Tokyo.
Names of doctors responsible given by writer."
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
SCAP Case 1117 Folder #18 258/18
1946/12/09 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Military and biographical histories of Takeshi NISHIMURA &
Masao HAYASAKA.
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case 330
report
242/25
1946/12/09 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Military and biographical histories of Takeshi NISHIMURA &
Masao HAYASAKA.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #330 231/22
1946/12/21 Cover and cross reference sheet for a cable about Gen. Shiro ISHII. Note reads "Location Jap Toledo Station unknown.
Association with livestock experimental stations, water
purification; mention Gen. Ishii Shiro."
2002/06/06 263 016 27 DB8509 CIA Name File:
ISHII, Shiro
027/02
1946/12/24 Biological Warfare, Policy on Information Relating to [Serial 00029P34] Joint Research & Development Board recommend a policy
that all information about the BW program be held at the
TOP SECRET level.
250/68/05/01 353 504 76 Sec Navy SWNCC Forrestal, James SWNCC Decimal
File: 381 BW
SWNCC
Documents
305/02
1946/12/28 Records of MACHIDA, Tokio Biographical summary documents Machida's working with the
Horse Epidemic Prevention Yard of the Kwantung Army.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Imperial
Japanese Gov't,
Liaison Office
SCAP GHQ/G-2
/Japanese
Liaison
SCAP Case File #330 231/23
1946-1948 Case File #330: ISHII, Shiro Spans SCAP efforts to locate ISHII, initial interrogation, and
ultimate closing of case. NOTE: annotation re American
POWs at Mukden: "42 affidavits now in file -- no intimation of
experiments."
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #330 231
1947 est Summary of work of Drs. Miyagawa & Moriya Sums up research on intravenous application of various
metals. Brief mention of tuberculosis.
290/46/06/04 496 53 342 C-25 100
1947 est Index "Reports" Index lists "TOGO, Hajime, Lt Gen." with alias of "ISHII, Shiro"
Files# 91 & 330.
290/24/08/06 331 1964 25 SCAP Legal 216
1947/00/00 Informal notes [?WD/G-2?] (1) notes on ISHII and associates. 2 informal notes [from G-2?] (1) describes current activities
of Kinro TASHIJUNT & Kakuo INOUYE. (2) information from
Hiseo KANEKO.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.1 IRR File 441st
201
315/58f
1947/00/00 Informal notes [?WD/G-2?] (1) notes on ISHII as recent as (16 June 1947). 2 informal notes [from G-2?] (1) notes ISHII is a recent (16
June 1947) recipient of threatening letter and (2) describes
organization of some ISHII associates - including Gen Kenji
ISHIHARA, Ryutaro TERAJIMA, & Saburo KATO.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.1 IRR File 441st
201
315/58e
1947/00/00 Index cards on persons associated with ISHII, Unit 731, & Water Purification
Units
21 cards [undated] contain some current addresses, but
minimal entries focus on wartime activities.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.1 IRR File 441st
201
315/58g
1947/00/00 Activity of ISHII B.K.A. Corps [undated] Report on ISHII BKA is undated and typed on early part of
"List of Papers with undated items preceding all the dated
items. Content suggest the 1947 information rather than
general references in 1946.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.7 IRR File 441st
201
315/51
1947/00/00 Activity of ISHII B.K.A. Corps [undated] Report on ISHII BKA is undated and typed on early part of
"List of Papers with undated items preceding all the dated
items. Content suggest the 1947 information rather than
general references in 1946.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.7 IRR File 441st
201
315/50
1947/00/00 Undated Japanese language items as initial entries in Shiro ISHII IRR 201 file. Materials may be related to letters and threats mailed to ISHII 270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.1 IRR File 441st
201
315/58h
1947/00/00 Index cards on Shiro ISII & associates 3 index cards related to ISHII: (1) lists Tokyo address (2)
lists his personal secretary Kinzo ISHIYAMA, & (3) notes
appointment as Acting Manager of a Fire Insurance Dept
(26 June 1946)
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.1 IRR File 441st
201
315/58d
1947/01/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (Secret), Book 3 War Crimes (WC), SCAP AG decimal file list of documents for
000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/33/02 331 1158A 764 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 7 291/06
1947/01/07 Request by IMTFE USSR Prosecutor Maj. Gen. Vasiliev to interrogate Unit 731
officers Maj Gen ISHII, Col Hitoshi KIKUCHI, & Col OTA. Seeks testimony on
bacterial research and "cases of mass murders as the result of those
experiments."
Asks aid in locating Unit 731 members LTC Takashi Murakami
and Kinzo Nakatone.
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 IMTFE, Russian
Section
SCAP/G-2 Maj Gen Vasiliev Briefing papers:
Request of
Russians to
Arrest 7A
SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/44
1947/01/07 Request by IMTFE USSR Prosecutor Maj. Gen. Vasiliev to interrogate Unit 731
officers Maj Gen ISHII, Col Hitoshi KIKUCHI, & Col OTA. Seeks testimony on
bacterial research and "cases of mass murders as the result of those
experiments."
Item is Tab A of the briefing papers for SCAP Chief of Staff.
Russians want to ask about BW research and "the cases of
mass murders of people as a result of those experiments."
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 IMTFE, Russian
Section
SCAP/G-2 Maj Gen Vasiliev Request of
Russians to
Arrest .. Tab A
SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/47
1947/01/09 Infectious Disease Research Laboratory (DENSENBYO KENKYSHO) Request for Japanese government to provide a military &
biographical history and present address for Yasuo ABE
formerly attached to the Infectious Diseases Laboratory in
Tokyo.
290/12/27/05 331 1331 1806 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #1117 277/04
1947/01/09 Infectious Disease Research Laboratory (DENSENBYO KENKYSHO) Request for Japanese government to provide a military &
biographical history and present address for Teruzo ASHIDA
[ASHITA] formerly attached to the Infectious Diseases
Laboratory in Tokyo.
290/12/27/05 331 1331 1806 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #1117 277/07
1947/01/09 Infectious Disease Research Laboratory (DENSENBYO KENKYSHO) Request for Japanese government to provide a military &
biographical history and present address for Saboro KOJIMA
formerly attached to the Infectious Diseases Laboratory in
Tokyo.
290/12/27/05 331 1331 1806 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #1117 277/06
1947/01/09 Infectious Disease Research Laboratory (DENSENBYO KENKYSHO) Request for Japanese government to provide a military &
biographical history and present address for Akira OKAMOTO
formerly attached to the Infectious Diseases Laboratory in
Tokyo.
290/12/27/05 331 1331 1806 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #1117 277/05
1947/01/09 Infectious Disease Research Laboratory (DENSENBYO KENKYSHO) Request for Japanese government to provide a military &
biographical history and present address for Hisashi OKADA
formerly attached to the Infectious Diseases Laboratory in
Tokyo.
290/12/27/05 331 1331 1806 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #1117 277/03
1947/01/17 Bacteriological Warfare Experiments by Japanese, summarizes meeting with
Russians over their requests to interrogate ISHII & OTA
Item is Tab B of the briefing papers for SCAP Chief of Staff.
Russians provide details of Japanese destruction of Pingfan
facilities & all of its files & describe details of human
experiments.
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/G-2 SCAP/G-2 LTC McQuail Request of
Russians to
Arrest .. Tab B
SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/48
1947/01/17 Bacteriological Warfare Experiments by Japanese, summarizes meeting with
Russians over their requests to interrogate ISHII & OTA
Russians cite their interrogations of former medical officer of
the 1st Army Group of the Kwantung Army. Major General
(Med) Kiyoshi Kawashima and Major Tomio Karasawa.
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/G-2 SCAP/G-2 LTC McQuail Briefing papers:
Request of
Russians to
Arrest 7B
SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/45
1947/01/18 Survey of Japanese Medical Units On Japanese medical units, including atrocities against enemy
POWs.
390/18/24/02 112 295A 10 Stuart, COL A. W. I.G. 6160 folder 47B 067
1947/01/20 Records of NAKAJIMA, Seiichi Biographical summary documents his veterinary training,
being stationed in Manchuria, but supplies only general
statement of being attached to the First Army Area.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Imperial
Japanese Gov't,
Liaison Office
SCAP GHQ/G-2
/Japanese
Liaison
Case File #330 231/24
1947/01/20 Records of NAKAJIMA, Seiichi Supplementary information for period prior to 1941. 290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Imperial
Japanese Gov't,
Liaison Office
SCAP GHQ/G-2
/Japanese
Liaison
Case File #330 231/25
1947/01/23 Statement by Takeshi NISHIMURA Served with Quarantine Stables, Kwantung Army under Yujiro
WAKAMATSU. Supplied his current address.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #330 231/29
1947/01/24 Interview with Takeji NISHIMURA Accuses WAKAMATSU, YAMAGUCHI & HOSAKA of
participating in human experiments. Names Takeshi KINO as
witness.
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case 330
report
242/26
1947/01/24 Testimony of Ryoichi Naito Under Shiro ISHII's supervision at Tokyo Army Medical College
during the war. Describes ISHII's offensive and defensive
missions in BW. Refers to hearsay knowledge of ISHII
undertaking human experiments. Provides ISHII's alias of
Hajime TOGO.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #330 231/28
1947/01/24 Interview with Takeji NISHIMURA Accuses WAKAMATSU, YAMAGUCHI & HOSAKA of
participating in human experiments. Names Takeshi KINO as
witness.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #330 231/26
1947/01/24 Testimony of Takeshi NISHIMURA Oral interview cites WAKAMATSU, YAMAGUCHI & HOSAKA as
participating in human experiments. Names Takeshi KINO as
witness.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #330 231/27
1947/01/27 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Both histories evade or omit details of their wartime
activities & with the Kwantung Army. Military & biographical
histories of Seiichi NAKAJIMA & Tokio MACHIDA. SCAP notes
need to locate and interview Nakajima, Machida, Ueki,
Nishimura, Yamashita.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
SCAP Case 330 Folder #19 259/01
1947/01/27 Military & biographical histories of Seiichi NAKAJIMA & Tokio MACHIDA. SCAP
notes need to locate and interview Nakajima, Machida, Ueki, Nishimura,
Yamashita
Both histories evade or omit details of their wartime
activities & with the Kwantung Army.
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case 330
report
242/27
1947/01/27 Infectious Disease Research Laboratory (DENSENBYO KENKYSHO) Biographical record on Teruzo ASHIDA indicates he joined the
IDRL in Feb. 16, 1938 as a technical expert. He is reported to
have died on June 7, 1945 while serving as a professor at
Tokyo Imperial University.
290/12/27/05 331 1331 1806 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #1117 277/09
1947/01/27 Infectious Disease Research Laboratory (DENSENBYO KENKYSHO) Biographical record on Akira OKAMOTO indicates he joined
the IDRL in May 30, 1941 as an Assistant professor on the
Staff. He is reported to have died on Sept. 2, 1945.
290/12/27/05 331 1331 1806 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #1117 277/10
1947/01/27 Infectious Disease Research Laboratory (DENSENBYO KENKYSHO) Biographical record on Hisashi OKADA indicates he joined the
4th Research Laboratory at the IDRL in April 1940, but was
discharged in July 1940.
290/12/27/05 331 1331 1806 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #1117 277/08
1947/01/27 Military & biographical histories of Seiichi NAKAJIMA & Tokio MACHIDA. SCAP
notes need to locate and interview Nakajima, Machida, Ueki, Nishimura,
Yamashita
Both histories evade or omit details of their wartime
activities & with the Kwantung Army.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #330 231/30
1947/01/28 Infectious Disease Research Laboratory (DENSENBYO KENKYSHO) Biographical record on Saburo KOJIMA indicates he joined
Institute for Infectious Diseases in Aug. 1926 as a Technical
Expert. May have been at Tokyo Imperial Univ, while acting
as an Advisor of the Bacteriological Lab. Vague about
wartime activity.
290/12/27/05 331 1331 1806 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #1117 277/11
1947/01/28 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Ryoichi NAITO alleges Shiro ISHII used POWs for his research
work in BW. Provides names of microbiologists working with
ISHII [IMPORTANT ACCUSATION].
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case 330
report
242/28
1947/01/28 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Ryoichi NAITO alleges Shiro ISHII used POWs for his research
work in BW. Provides names of microbiologists working with
ISHII [IMPORTANT ACCUSATION].
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
SCAP Case 330 Folder #19 259/02
1947/01/28 Infectious Disease Research Laboratory (DENSENBYO KENKYSHO) Biographical record on Yasuo ABE indicates he joined the
IDRL on Feb. 28, 1938, as Technical Expert. He is reported
"relieved of his post at his own request" on Sept. 30, 1946.
290/12/27/05 331 1331 1806 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #1117 277/12
1947/01/28 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Ryoichi NAITO alleges Shiro ISHII used POWs for his research
work in BW. Provides names of microbiologists working with
ISHII [Important accusation].
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #330 231/31
1947/01/29 Infectious Disease Research Laboratory [Densenbyo Kenkysho] Biographical records of Hisashi OKADA. 290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
SCAP Case 1117 Folder #19 259/03
1947/01/29 Infectious Disease Research Laboratory (DENSENBYO KENKYSHO) Biographical record on Hisashi Okada indicates he joined the
IDRL in April 1940 and was subsequently discharged 3
months later. States he is living & will be sought out for an
"exhaustive statement."
290/12/27/05 331 1331 1806 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #1117 277/13
1947/01/31 Infectious Disease Research Laboratory (DENSENBYO KENKYSHO) Curriculum vitae of Yasuo ABE indicates he was a professor
of anatomy at Tokyo Imperial University from 1924-1946.
During the war he also worked for the Military Veterinary
Medical School on epidemic diseases.
290/12/27/05 331 1331 1806 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #1117 277/14
1947/01/31 Infectious Disease Research Laboratory (DENSENBYO KENKYSHO) Death certificate on Teruzo ASHIDA indicates he died of
natural causes on March 15, 1945.
290/12/27/05 331 1331 1806 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #1117 277/17
1947/01/31 Infectious Disease Research Laboratory (DENSENBYO KENKYSHO) Summary of biographical histories. SCAP Legal seeking ABE
& KOJIMA for exhaustive interviews about the alleged
atrocities against POWs.
290/12/27/05 331 1331 1806 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #1117 277/18
1947/01/31 Infectious Disease Research Laboratory [Densenbyo Kenkysho] Biographical histories of ASHIDA, OKAMOTO, ABE, & KOJIMA. 290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
SCAP Case 1117 Folder #19 259/04
1947/01/31 Infectious Disease Research Laboratory (DENSENBYO KENKYSHO) Curriculum vitae & a death certificate for Akira OKAMOTO
indicates he died at the Institute for Infectious Diseases
Hospital on Sept. 2, 1945.
290/12/27/05 331 1331 1806 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #1117 277/15
1947/01/31 Infectious Disease Research Laboratory (DENSENBYO KENKYSHO) Report on Saburo KOJIMA shows no military record. He
served at the Japanese Army Medical School since 1939.
290/12/27/05 331 1331 1806 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #1117 277/16
1947/02/04 Japanese Bacteriological Research Institute, Changchun General report includes destruction of records. 390/18/24/01 112 295A 06 Asst. Mil.
Attaché,
Manchuria
Soule, Brig. Gen.
Robert H.
R-54-47 folder 27 070
1947/02/04 Infectious Disease Research Laboratory (DENSENBYO KENKYSHO) SCAP Legal certifies deaths of ASHIDA & OKAMOTO. 290/12/27/05 331 1331 1806 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #1117 277/19
1947/02/04 Infectious Disease Research Laboratory [Densenbyo Kenkysho] Additional information on ABE, OKAMOTO, ASHIDA & KOJIMA.
Ashida & Okamoto both reported as dying in 1945. Abe
located & will be interrogated about alleged; POW atrocities.
Still searching for Kojima.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
SCAP Case 1117 Folder #19 259/05
1947/02/05 Dangerous Potential in the Release of Certain Class A War Crime Suspects SCAP Prosecution concerns over possible releases of Yoshio
KODAMA, Yoshihisa KUZUU, Ryoichi SASAKWA & Shumei
OKAWA from Sugamo Prison.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP,
Prosecution
Division
SCAP, Legal
Section
Lipscomb, L.P.B. Folder #9 261/02
1947/02/06 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Investigation of Hiroshi UEKI. Details of failed attempts to
locate him.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #330 231/32
1947/02/06 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. KINO names persons conducting experiments on humans at
Kwantung Army stables; Unit Commander at Harbin named.
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case 330
report
242/29
1947/02/07 Memo for record on Russian Request to Interrogate Japanese on Bacteriological
Warfare
Preliminary step by Russians who are said to be seeking
supplementary trials at IMTFE.
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/G-2 Chief of Staff,
SCAP
Gen Willoughby SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/32
1947/02/07 Copy of M/R "Russian Request to Interrogate Japanese on Biological Warfare."
Cover memo with 3 tabs [A,B,C] enclosing USSR memo to SCAP/G-2
[01/07/47], BW Experiments by Japanese [01/17/47], and corrected copy of
WX 95147 [07/24/47].
Briefing papers, with select key documents, weighing issues
of war crimes evidence against JCS policies against disclosure
of R & D intelligence. [REPRESENTS KEY DECISION ON ISHII'S
FATE].
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/G-2 SCAP/G-2 Gen Willoughby Briefing papers:
Request of
Russians to
Arrest 7C
SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/46
1947/02/10 Enclosure to SWNCC 351/D Report on Soviet request to interrogate Gen. ISHII, Col.
KIKUCHI & Col. OTA.
270/02/13/07 153 145 73 CINCFE Tokyo
Japan
War Dept. for
WDCSA
C-69946 File 107-0 141
1947/02/10 Request of the Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain
Japanese [SM-7570]
JCS Staff memo and cover sheet requests reply from SWNCC
to SCAP message C-69946.
250/68/04/05 353 503 53 JCS SWNCC SWNCC Papers
351 Series
SWNCC
Documents
308/02a
1947/02/10 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese
[SCAP message 69946 to Army Chief of Staff, enclosure to SWNCC 351/D]
SCAP notifies War Department of Russian allegation that 3
Japanese scientists [ISHII, OTA, & KIKUCHI] did human
experiments resulting in deaths of 2,000 Chinese &
Manchurians. SCAP refers action to WD based on WARX
95147.
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 CINCFE WD, CSA C-69946 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
296/02
1947/02/10 Shiro ISHII: His rise to power, accumulation of wealth, research in BW, and
origination of the subjects for his research
Ryoichi NAITO and Shoji HONGO provide detailed accusations
against ISHII and the BW experiments. [THIS IS AN
IMPORTANT SUMMARY OF THE CASE TO DATE].
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 Jiyu SEINEN
Ass'n
MacArthur,
General
Naito & Hongo Case File #330 Folder #13 255/21
1947/02/10 Copy of message C-69946 reports USSR Prosecutor's request to interrogate
ISHII, Kikughi [sic], & OTA about BW at Pingfan. Also about human experiments
leading to deaths of 2000 Chinese & Manchurians.
Note: copy is 1st version dated Feb. 7th; labeled as sent 8
Feb. A 2d version transmitted to Washington on Feb. 10
[see CM-IN 1604 (10 Feb 47)].
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 CINCFE WDSCA Request of
Russians to
Arrest .. Tab D
SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/50
1947/02/10 Request of the Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain
Japanese [C-69946]
SCAP message C-69946 as CM-IN 1604 (10 Feb 47) seeks
advice whether to allow Russian interrogation of Shiro ISHII,
COL KIKUGHI [sic], and COL OTA about experiments at
Pingfan and allegations of "deaths of some 2,000 Chinese
and Manchurians."
250/68/04/05 353 503 53 SCAP WD/COS SWNCC Papers
351 Series
SWNCC
Documents
308/02b
1947/02/10 - SWNCC Decimal File List 000.w War Crimes Trials, Japan File List of SWNCC planning papers and documents for
SWNCC 351 series.
250/68/04/05 353 503 53 SWNCC Papers
351 Series
SWNCC
Documents
308/01
1947/02/11 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese
[SWNCC 351/D - Army policy files]
SWNCC refers message from SCAP, forwarded by JCS, to SFE
for reply.
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 SWNCC SFE SWNCC 351/D ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
296/01
1947/02/11 State-War-Navy Coordinating Committee Directive: Request of Russian
Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese
Cover sheet to doc. # C-69946. Sent to Subcommittee for
the Far East for reply.
270/02/13/07 153 145 73 Mosely, H.W.,
Schulgen, W.A.
Lowrance, V.L.
SWNCC 351/D File 107-0 140
1947/02/18 Records of OKI, Masami Provides only general background in veterinary training and
attachment to 39th Division in 1941. Omits any assignment
information for 1942-45.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Imperial
Japanese Gov't,
Liaison Office
SCAP GHQ/G-2
/Japanese
Liaison
Case File #330 231/35
1947/02/20 Japanese Technicians ordered to remain in Manchuria by 8th Route Army Intercept supplies information of Russian arrest & detention
of members of a "Research Institute of Animals."
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 SCAP/GHQ/G-
2/CIS
SCAP Case File #330 231/34
1947/02/21 Urgent request for decision from War Department on Russian request to
interrogate certain Japanese. Re: C 69946 (13 Feb 47)
"Immediate answer to USSR is considered desirable from an
intelligence standpoint."
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/G-2 Chief of Staff,
WD
Col. C.S. Myers C-50333 SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/07
1947/02/24 Sagamigahara Army Hospital Affidavits of POWs on the abusive treatment they received
while patients at Sagamigahara Army Hospital [ Tokyo Army
Medical Hospital]. Note that document is filed as part of
case #330.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
SCAP Case 290 Folder #19 259/06
1947/02/25 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. 1 page report by Capt. Powell states Nishimura identified Maj.
YAMAGUCHI as CO of Group No. 2, but does not know
identity of CO of the Harbin Experimental Station.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
Powell, Capt. E. H. Case 330
report
Folder #16 256/1
1947/02/25 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Trying to identify "Commanding Officer at Harbin
Experimental Station" and full list of members of "Group #2,
which is alleged to have performed most of the illegal
experiments." Seek to interrogate NKAJIMA, MACHIDA,
YAMAGUCHI, OUCHI. YAMASITA etc
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #330 231/33
1947/02/25 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Draft of 4 page report by Capt. Powell describes ongoing
investigations & undeveloped leads of Tokyo, Niigata,
Hiroshima, Fukuoka & other offices. Provides list of staff
members of Kwantung Army Quarantine Stables.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
Powell, Capt. E. H. Case 330
report
Folder #16 256/2
1947/02/25 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Trying to identify "Commanding Officer at Harbin
Experimental Station" and full list of members of "Group #2,
which is alleged to have performed most of the illegal
experiments." Seek to interrogate NKAJIMA, MACHIDA,
YAMAGUCHI, OUCHI. YAMASITA etc.
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case 330
report
242/30
1947/02/26 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese Cover sheet + report by SWNC Subcommittee for the Far
East: Recommends that US BW experts interrogate ISHII,
KIKUCHI & OTA before turning them over to Soviets.
270/02/13/07 153 145 73 Cresap,
Commander J.B.
SFE 188 File 107-0 142
1947/02/26 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese Subcommittee for the Far East notes that ISHII was
interviewed [Jan 22-29] by U.S. investigators, but OTA &
KIKUCHI were not. SFE recommends that SWNCC & JCS
order a "SCAP controlled" interrogation prior to any Russian
interviews.
390/39/13/04 165 468 587 SFE/SWNCC JCS/SCAP SFE 188 170/1
1947/02/26 SFE 188, Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain
Japanese
Briefing paper discussing the merits of a Russian
interrogation of ISHII, KIKUCHI, & OTA
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SFE 188 SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/01
1947/02/27 Memorandum by Air Forces Member, SWNCC Subcommittee for the Far East Recommendation by Air Force that BW experts should not
only conduct preliminary interrogations, but also monitor the
Soviets' interrogation as well.
270/02/13/07 153 145 73 Enclosure to
SFE 188/1
File 107-0 144
1947/02/27 Memo for Record [signed by Bethune] Conversation between Col. Bethune, Gen. Vassiliev [sic], and
Colonel Pash: Summary in which US informed USSR that no
decision had been made yet on allowing interrogations.
Russians interest about BW capability and about war crimes.
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/G-2 Col. Bethune Request of
Russians to
Arrest .. Tab E
SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/51
1947/02/28 Message C-50474 relates substance of conference with Russian Prosecutor &
his offer to share Russian interrogation documents with US
Copy made for briefing SCAP Chief of Staff. M/R cites a
version of C-69946 of "13 Feb 1947."
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/G-2 WDSCA Col. C.S. Myers Request of
Russians to
Arrest .. Tab F
SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/52
1947/02/28 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese
[SFE 188/1]
SWNCC recommends sending BW experts to Tokyo to
interview OTA & KIKUCHI prior to any Russian access.
Russians offer to bring two witnesses from Siberia to
participate in interview and also to share documentary
evidence.
390/39/13/04 165 468 587 SFE/SWNCC JCS/SCAP Cresap,
Commander J.B.
SFE 188/1
Comments
170/3
1947/02/28 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese Cover sheet to doc # SFE 188/1 of 27.2.1947. 270/02/13/07 153 145 73 Cresap,
Commander J.B.
SFE 188/1
Cover
File 107-0 143
1947/02/28 Interrogation of Certain Japanese by Russian Prosecutor. [SFE 188/1] Memorandum by Air Force member of SFE calls for BW
experts to be sent to Japan for a prior interview with OTA &
KIKUCHI prior to any access by Russian prosecutor.
250/68/05/03 353 514 89 WD, AAF SFE SFE 188/1 SFE Documents 304/08
1947/02/28 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese SFE Briefing Paper for SFE 188/1 notes Russian requests are
prompted by anticipating a second IMT trial in which they
would participate. "It is the established War Department
policy that there shall be no more international trials."
390/39/13/04 165 468 587 SFE/SWNCC SFE 188/1
Comments
170/2
1947/02/28 Message WAR 92911 states State-War-Navy expected to have decision by
March 5th
Replies to C69946. No signature, a "corrected copy," but
message from the Joint Chiefs of Staff through WD, G-2.
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 JCS CINCFE
MacArthur
WAR 92911 SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/08
1947/02/28 Urgent message C 50474 to C/S cites Russian offer to share Japanese BW
information with US & allow US to participate in the interrogation of Japanese
scientists
USSR prosecutor volunteers two witnesses and US access to
USSR documentary evidence.
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/G-2 Chief of Staff,
WD
COL. C.S. Myers C-50474 SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/10
1947/03/00 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Undated first page of name list that includes Lt. Gen. Shiro
ISHII, Terarsaburo ARAKI [ISHII's father-in-law], Princes
Higashikuni & Chichubu, and several members of the Kyoto
Imperial University staff.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
Notes on Case
330
Folder #17 257/1
1947/03/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (Secret), Book 4 War Crimes (WC), SCAP AG decimal file list of documents for
000.5 - war crimes/war criminals
290/10/33/02 331 1158A 764 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 8 291/07
1947/03/00 Statement by Motoji YAMAGUCHI Copy of handwritten translation of a statement by
Yamaguchi about his military history. Describes his veterinary
activities for the Kwantung Army at the Horse Disease
Prevention Unit, 1944-45.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
Legal Section/
GHQ/SCAP
Case File #330 Folder #13 255/07
1947/03/00 ISHII, Shiro, Lt. General (medical officer) Copy of original Japanese language statement & a translation
describing ISHII's personality.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
Legal Section/
GHQ/SCAP
Case File #330 Folder #13 255/05
1947/03/03 SWNCC 351/1 SWNCC alerts the members that the matter is of some
urgency.
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 SWNCC Army, P&O
Division
SWNCC 351/1 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
284/04
1947/03/03 C-52423 Cover sheet to doc # SWNCC 351/1, Enclosure 270/02/13/07 153 145 73 Mosely, H.W.,
Schulgen, W.A.
Lowrance, V.L.
SWNCC 351/1 File 107-0 145
1947/03/03 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese
[SWNCC 351/1 - Army policy files]
Report from SFE circulated to SWNCC recommends that WD
send experts to interview Japanese scientists; that U.S.
interrogate them prior to any Russian access; & that USSR
access is clearly NOT a war crimes interest.
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 SWNCC SWNCC 351/1 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
296/04
1947/03/03 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese
[SWNCC 351/1 - Army policy files]
Proposed message to SCAP setting out conditions for any
interrogations of Japanese scientist by Russian Prosecutor.
[attachment A to SWNCC 351/1].
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 SWNCC SWNCC 351/1 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
296/05
1947/03/03 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese
[SWNCC 351/1 - Army policy files]
SWNCC 351/1 forwarded by ASW to OPD Policy Section for
consideration.
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 SWNCC SWNCC 351/1 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
296/07
1947/03/03 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese
[SWNCC 351/1 - Army policy files]
Attachment B to SCAP 351/1 is message from SCAP noting
"USSR prosecutor making daily request for decision on
interrogation."
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 SWNCC SWNCC 351/1 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
296/06
1947/03/03 Report by the SWNCC Subcommittee for the Far East (SFE) Recommends that permission be granted for Soviets to
interrogate ISHII, KUKUCHI, & OTA. [Contrast the SFE
permission against the G -2 concerns about Soviet
intelligence objectives.]
270/02/13/07 153 145 73 SWNCC 351/1 File 107-0 146
1947/03/03 SWNCC 351/1 Transmitted to War Department for informal consideration of
SWNCC subcommittee.
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 SWNCC Army, P&O
Division
SWNCC 351/1 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
284/03
1947/03/03 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese
[SWNCC 351/1 - Army policy files]
SWNCC 351/1 sent to State, War & Navy members for
consideration "as a matter of urgency."
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 SWNCC SWNCC 351/1 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
296/08
1947/03/04 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese
[SWNCC 351/1 - Army policy files]
Memo for ASW from the OPD Policy Section recommends
sending U.S. experts to interrogate Japanese scientists
separately, with Russian access to Japanese scientists held
under controlled conditions.
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 Army, OPD ASW SWNCC 351/1 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
296/10
1947/03/04 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese
[SWNCC 351/1 - Army policy files]
Memo to OPD Policy Section emphasizing "matter of
urgency."
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 SWNCC SWNCC 351/1 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
296/09
1947/03/04 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese P&O recommends Army CWS send experts to Japan to
interview Japanese scientists in advance of any Russian
access to them.
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 Army, P&O
Division
ASW SWNCC 351/1 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
284/05
1947/03/05 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Cover sheet signed by Takeshi KINO for a 3 page affidavit
[not attached]
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
SCAP Case 330 Folder #20 260/1
1947/03/05 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese
[SWNCC 351/1 - Army policy files]
SWN-5119 memo from SWNCC to JCS approves SWNCC
351/1 & recommends message for CINCFE.
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 SWNCC JCS SWNCC 351/1 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
296/11
1947/03/05 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese SWNCC cover memo to JCS for SWNCC 351/, approving
transmittal to SCAP.
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 SWNCC JCS SWN-5199 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
284/06
1947/03/06 Witness: Takeshi KINO Notice that KINO is to be delivered by the Japanese police to
SCAP Legal Section as a witness.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
SCAP Case 330 Folder #19 259/07
1947/03/06 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese
[SWNCC 351/1 - Army policy files]
Formal decision by SWNCC approving SWNCC 351/1. 390/37/24/07 165 421 25 SWNCC SWNCC 351/1 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
296/12
1947/03/06 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese
[JCS 1753 - Army policy files]
Draft message to SCAP notifies MacArthur that expert will be
sent to interview Japanese scientists; that Russian access to
them will be controlled and NOT as a matter of war crimes.
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 JCS JCS 1753 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
296/14
1947/03/06 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. "Will check the indices of the Criminal Registry Division to
determine if a case has been opened against General ISHII.
Will then take appropriate action to insure he is located and
processed an any other suspected war criminal."
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
Powell, Capt. E. H. Case 330
report
Folder #16 256/3
1947/03/06 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Takeshi KINO testifies that Gen. WAKAMATSU & Major
YAMAGUCHI were "responsible for the deaths of 13 persons
as a result of secret experiments" carried on at Group #2.
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case 330
report
242/31
1947/03/06 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Notice that the Criminal Registry Division will check to see if
a case has been opened against General Shiro ISHII and "will
then take appropriate action to insure that he is located and
processed as any other suspected war criminal."
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
Powell, CPT E. H. Case 330 Folder #19 259/08
1947/03/06 Joint Chiefs of Staff: Note by the Secretaries SWNCC request that their decision on SWNCC 351/1 be
forwarded to SCAP, provided no military objection from the
JCS.
270/02/13/07 153 145 73 McFarland, A.J.,
Lalor, W.G.
JCS 1753 File 107-0 148
1947/03/06 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Takeshi KINO testifies that Gen. WAKAMATSU & Major
YAMAGUCHI were "responsible for the deaths of 13 persons
as a result of secret experiments" carried on at Group #2.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #330 231/36
1947/03/06 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese
[JCS 1753 - Army policy files]
JCS noting action on SWNCC send message to SCAP as a
reply to his C-69946 (10 Feb 47).
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 JCS JCS 1753 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
296/13
1947/03/06 Decision on SWNCC 351/1 SWNCC internal doc: SWNCC 351/1 approved. 270/02/13/07 153 145 73 Mosely, H.W.,
Schulgen, W.A.
Lowrance, V.L.
File 107-0 147
1947/03/06 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese Draft of JCS paper #1753 attaches SWNCC 351/1 for JCS
approval & transmission to SCAP
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 JCS Secretariat JCS JCS 1753 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
284/07
1947/03/07 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese
[JCS 1753 - Army policy files]
JCS 1753 submitted to SWNCC for consideration 390/37/24/07 165 421 25 JCS SWNCC JCS 1753 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
296/15
1947/03/07 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese Check sheet tracks action inside WD/G-3 Staff. 270/15/31/03 319 154 1 WD/G-3 TS Register P&O 000.5 TS 005/01
1947/03/07 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese Formal approval memo for the JCS to sign off on JCS 1753
[SM-7751].
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 JCS Secretariat JCS SM-7751 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
284/08
1947/03/07 Lt. Gen Derevyanko, USSR representative to Allied Council for Japan makes
formal request for Unit 731 officers ISHII and OTA ["Oots" and "Oota"] for
"war crimes against the USSR"
Russian trying to force issue by making it a matter of "war
crimes against the USSR."
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 Lt Gen
Derevyanko
SCAP, Chief of
Staff
Request of
Russians to
Arrest .. Tab G
SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/53
1947/03/08 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese
[JCS 1753 - Army policy files]
ASW sends JCS 1753 to OPD Policy Section for consideration 390/37/24/07 165 421 25 ASW OPD JCS 1753 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
296/16
1947/03/08 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese Army P&O is notified that JCS has JCS1753 under
consideration.
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 General Staff
Secretariat
Army P&O
Division
JCS 1753 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
284/09
1947/03/11 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. KINO names persons conducting experiments on humans at
Kwantung Army stables; Unit Commander at Harbin named.
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case 330
report
242/32
1947/03/11 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. KINO names persons conducting experiments on humans at
Kwantung Army stables; Unit Commander at Harbin named.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #330 231/38
1947/03/11 Testimony of Takeshi KINO Names MITOMO & YOSHIKAWA as personnel with Group #2
who told him of human experiments.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #330 231/37
1947/03/12 Japanese language document re Tatsuzo INOUE Untranslated "Chronology of Tatsuzo INOUE" composed by
the Hyoga Prefect of Police, Mar. 12, 1947.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
Legal Section/
GHQ/SCAP
Case File #330 Folder #13 255/02
1947/03/12 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Hand written draft of a "background investigation of a
suspected war criminal" Tatsuzo INOUE. He was Chief of the
Cattle Disease Research Lab at Hoten, Manchuria at the end
of the war.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
Notes on Case
330
Folder #17 257/2
1947/03/12 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Request for Japanese government to provide a military &
biographical history and present address for Lt. Keitaro
ANDO formerly attached to the Kwantung Army Quarantine
Stables in Manchuria.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
Case 330 Folder #19 259/09
1947/03/12 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Request for Japanese government to provide a military &
biographical history and present address for CPT Korin
KANENDA formerly attached to the Kwantung Army
Quarantine Stables in Manchuria.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
Case 330 Folder #19 259/10
1947/03/12 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Request for Japanese government to provide a military &
biographical history and present address for MITOMO [fnu]
ANDO formerly attached to the Kwantung Army Quarantine
Stables in Manchuria.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
Case 330 Folder #19 259/11
1947/03/12 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Request for Japanese government to provide a military &
biographical history and present address for Lt. Bunzo
SASAKI formerly attached to the Kwantung Army Quarantine
Stables in Manchuria.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
Case 330 Folder #19 259/13
1947/03/12 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Request for Japanese government to provide a military &
biographical history and present address for MITSUI [fnu]
formerly attached to the Kwantung Army Quarantine Stables
in Manchuria.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
Case 330 Folder #19 259/12
1947/03/13 Statement by Tomosada MASUDA Biographical summary lists MASUDA's work with ISHII & the
Water Supply Unit in China and later in Manchuria, as well as
at the Tokyo Army Medical College. Cites experimental work
at Pingfan by ISHII, Also names Kiyoshi OTA & Hatushige
IKARI.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #330 231/39
1947/03/13 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese
[JCS 1753 - Army policy files]
OPD Policy Section recommend to Chief of Staff that U.S.
send expert to interrogate Japanese scientists & limit Russian
access to Japanese scientists under controlled conditions.
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 OPD Chief of Staff JCS 1753 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
296/17
1947/03/13 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese P&O recommends Army Chief of Staff approve JCS 1753 for
transmittal to SCAP.
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 Army, P&O
Division
Chief of Staff JCS 1753 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
284/10
1947/03/14 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Request for Japanese government to "furnish a complete list
of all Japanese personnel, to include officers, enlisted and
civilian attached to the Harbin Experimental Station under Lt.
Gen. Shiro ISHII."
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
Case 330 Folder #19 259/14
1947/03/14 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese Memorandum for Chief of Staff repeats basic information
from SWNCC 351/1 for approval now as JCS 1753.
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 Army, P&O
Division
Chief of Staff JCS 1753 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
284/11
1947/03/14 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Affidavit of Mamoru OUCHI attached to UNIT 100, Kwantung
Army Quarantine Stables from 1940-1945. Relates seeing a
photo from an autopsy of a POW who been injected with
glanders and died. States that he thinks the POW was a
Russian.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
Case 330 Folder #19 259/16
1947/03/14 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Request for Japanese government to "furnish a complete list
of all Japanese personnel assigned to the KWANTUNG Army
Stables, to include officers, enlisted and civilian under Motoji
YAMAGUCHI."
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
Case 330 Folder #19 259/15
1947/03/17 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Affidavit of Tokio MACHIDA, a veterinarian with UNIT 100,
Kwantung Army Quarantine Stables from 1944-1945.
Describes an airborne experiment spreading cow plague
germ. Denies any knowledge of experiments at the Stables
against humans.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
SCAP Case 330 Folder #19 259/19
1947/03/17 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. "Location and authenticity of HARBIN Secret Laboratory
established. Responsible persons named." New leads for
interviews with KITANO, KIKUCHI, UEKI, KANEKO, NAKAJIMA,
MACHIDA, YAMAGUCHI, OUICHI, YAMASHITA, WAKAMATSU, &
MITOMO.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #330 231/40
1947/03/17 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. "Location and authenticity of HARBIN Secret Laboratory
established. Responsible persons named." New lead for
interviews with KITANO, KIKUCHI, UEKI, KANEKO, NAKAJIMA,
MACHIDA, YAMAGUCHI, OUICHI, YAMASHITA, WAKAMATSU, &
MITOMO.
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case 330
report
242/34
1947/03/17 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Summarizes recent information and pending tasks for the
Investigative Division.
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case 330
report
242/33
1947/03/17 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Interviews with Mamoru OUCHI & Tokio MACHIDA about
experiments conducted on POWs and animals at the
Kwantung Army Quarantine Stables.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
SCAP Case 330 Folder #19 259/18
1947/03/17 Sagamigahara Army Hospital Affidavit of Thomas Quinn reports on abuse of POW patients
at the Tokyo Army Medical Hospital.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
SCAP Case 290 Folder #19 259/17
1947/03/17 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Interviews with Mamoru OUCHI & Tokio MACHIDA describe
various BW experiments on horses, cattle & POWs.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
Legal Section/
GHQ/SCAP
Case File #330 Folder #13 255/01
1947/03/18 Statement by Tatsuzo INOUE Worked at the Mukden Cattle Disease Research Laboratory
during the war.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
Legal Section/
GHQ/SCAP
Case File #330 Folder #13 255/03
1947/03/19 Sagamigahara Army Hospital Summarizes investigation into the death of British POW
possibly from pneumonia, but possibly from experimental
injection. Investigation in response to anonymous Japanese
letter [ATIS 17934].
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
SCAP Case 290 Folder #19 259/20
1947/03/19 Message C-51008 [ref C-69946, C-50333, C-50474 and W-92911]. In response to repeated demands from USSR to turn over
ISHII & OTA, SCAP plans to authorize US monitored
interrogations.
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/G-2 WDSCA Col. C.S. Myers Request of
Russians to
Arrest .. Tab H
SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/54
1947/03/19 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. LT Seiichi NAKAJIMA located for brief statement. States he
was assigned to "Manchurian Occupational Army, 5th Unit"
but does not state location. Denies ever being at Harbin
Experimental Station.
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case 330
report
242/35
1947/03/19 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. LT Seiichi NAKAJIMA located for brief statement. States he
was assigned to "Manchurian Occupational Army, 5th Unit"
but does not state location. Denies ever being at Harbin
Experimental Station.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #330 231/41
1947/03/20 Request of Russian prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese Sheet tracks action inside WD/G-3 Staff. 270/15/31/03 319 154 1 WD/G-3 TS Register P&O 000.5 TS 005/02
1947/03/20 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese Status report notes approval by JCS of JCS 1753 and
message dispatched to SCAP as WAR 94446 on Mar. 20,
1947.
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 JCS JCS 1753 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
284/12
1947/03/20 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese WAR 94446 message from JCS to MacArthur as a reply to
his message C 69946 granting controlled permission for
Soviet interrogations of Shiro ISHII, OTA, & KIKUCHI.
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 JCS SCAP WAR 94446 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
284/13
1947/03/20 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese
[JCS 1753 - Army policy files]
JCS notification of approval of JCS 1753 and message sent
to SCAP as WAR 94446 (20 Mar 47).
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 JCS JCS 1753 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
296/18
1947/03/20 Incoming Classified Message [C 51008] Notice that SCAP plans to authorize monitored interrogations
of the three Japanese scientists, provided no War Dept.
objection.
270/02/13/07 153 145 73 CINCFE Tokyo
Japan
War Dept. for
WDCSA
C-51008 File 107-0 149
1947/03/20 Outgoing Classified Message [WAR 94446] Instructions: allow US interrogations of KIKUCHI & OTA, but if
any info gleaned is too sensitive, instruct them NOT to
divulge that info to Soviets.
270/02/13/07 153 145 73 War Dept.; JCS SCAP Tokyo
Japan
WAR 94446 File 107-0 150
1947/03/21 Decision on JCS 1753: Note by Secretaries Notice that the JCS dispatched message of JCS 1753 to
SCAP
270/02/13/07 153 145 73 McFarland, A.J.,
Lalor, W.G.
File 107-0 151
1947/03/21 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese
[JCS SM-7842 - Army policy files]
Enclosure to SM-7842, WAR 94446 notifies SCAP of
restricted access by Russian prosecutor, of expert fro CWS
being sent for preliminary interrogation, and Russian access
is not as a matter of war crimes.
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 JCS SCAP SM-7842 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
296/20
1947/03/21 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese
[JCS 1753 - Army policy files]
JCS decision on JCS 1753; message sent to SCAP. 390/37/24/07 165 421 25 JCS JCS 1753 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
296/21
1947/03/21 Message W 94446. Instructions for prior US interviews prior to any Russian
interrogations of KIKUCHI, OTA, & ISHII
Interviews granted as separate from war crimes interest. 290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 JCS CINCFE W 94446 SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/30
1947/03/21 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese JCS Decision on JCS paper 1753 390/37/24/07 165 421 25 JCS JCS 1753/D ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
284/15
1947/03/21 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese JCS memo to SWNCC transmitted SWNCC 351/1 to SCAP.
[SM-7842]
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 JCS SWNCC SM-7842 284/14
1947/03/21 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese
[JCS SM-7842 - Army policy files]
JCS, having no military objections, sends SWNCC message as
WAR 94446 to SCAP .
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 JCS SWNCC SM-7842 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
296/19
1947/03/25 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Osaka notifies Tokyo it has located Tatsuze INOUYE but is
still trying to find Hiroshi UYEKE [UEKI].
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #330 231/42
1947/03/25 Availability of Bacteriological Warfare expert in FEC: Col. Bethune for
Willoughby seeks possible BW expert from SCAP personnel.
Response indicates expert will need to be sent from
Washington.
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/G-2 G-1, IPS, PH,
Cml, ESS, & Surg
Col. Bethune Request of
Russians to
Arrest .. Tab I
SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/55
1947/03/25 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Osaka notifies Tokyo it has located Tatsuze INOUYE but is
still trying to find Hiroshi UYEKE [UEKI].
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case 330
report
242/36
1947/03/26 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese
[SWNCC 351/1 - Army policy files]
OPD Policy & Plans Group Memo for Record sets down the
conditions for Russian access to interrogation of Japanese
scientists [re SWNCC 351/1 & War 94446].
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 Army, OPD SWNCC 351/1 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
296/24
1947/03/26 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese
[SWNCC 351/1 - Army policy files]
OPD Policy & Plans Group forward copies to CINCFE of
SWNCC 351/1 & War 94446 as guidance.
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 Army, OPD CINCFE SWNCC 351/1 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
296/22
1947/03/26 Tokyo Army Medical College Directs Japanese government to provide "a complete list of
those Prisoner Patients confined to the Tokyo Army Medical
College" 1942-1945.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
SCAP Case 330 Folder #19 259/22
1947/03/26 Infectious Disease Research Laboratory (DENSENBYO KENKYSHO) Official request to Japanese gov't for a complete roster of
"Prisoners confined for treatment at the INFECTIOUS
DISEASES RESEARCH LABORATORY" from 1942-1945.
290/12/27/05 331 1331 1806 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #1117 277/20
1947/03/26 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese Cover memo from WD, P&O to CinCFE forwards guidance
memo for MacArthur.
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 WD, P&O
Division
CinCFE P&O 000.5 TS
(26 Mar 47)
284/16
1947/03/26 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese. P&O instructs SCAP to make initial interrogation without the
Russians to determine if any sensitive BW information might
be at risk.
270/15/31/03 319 154 1 WD/G-3 WFV Memo for
Record
P&O 000.5 TS 005/05
1947/03/26 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese. P&O summarizes actions taken: Decision by SWNCC on March
5th; message to SCAP [WAR 94446] on Mar. 20th; and
SWNCC 351/1.
270/15/31/03 319 154 1 WD/G-3 CINCFE LTC James L.
Cantrell
Memorandum
for CINFE
P&O 000.5 TS 005/04
1947/03/26 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese
[SWNCC 351/1 - Army policy files]
OPD Policy & Plans Group forward copies to CINCFE of
SWNCC 351/1 & War 94446 as guidance and sets up Top
Secret file P&O 000.5 (26 Mar 47).
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 Army, OPD SWNCC 351/1 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
296/23
1947/03/26 Tokyo Army Medical College Directs Japanese government to provide "a complete roster
of the Japanese personnel attached or assigned to the Tokyo
Army Medical College" 1942-1945.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
SCAP Case 330 Folder #19 259/21
1947/03/26 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese Memo for Commander in Chief, Far East, Tokyo, Japan.
Attaches SWNCC 351/1 as guidance.
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 WD, P&O
Division
CinCFE P&O 000.5 TS
(26 Mar 47)
284/17
1947/03/26 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese. Action forwards SWNCC 351/1 with guidance to CINCFE. 270/15/31/03 319 154 1 WD/G-3 CINCFE TS Register P&O 000.5 TS 005/03
1947/03/26 Infectious Disease Research Laboratory (DENSENBYO KENKYSHO) Official request to Japanese gov't for a complete roster of
"Japanese personnel attached or assigned to the
INFECTIOUS DISEASES RESEARCH LABORATORY" from 1942-
1945.
290/12/27/05 331 1331 1806 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #1117 277/21
1947/03/26 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese WD, P&O, Plans & Policy Group Memo for Record notes as
"there is no clear cut war crimes interest by the Soviets" …
"interrogation should not be granted on that basis…"
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 WD, P&O
Division
P&O 000.5 TS
(26 Mar 47)
284/18
1947/03/27 Brief for the Chief of Staff. Formal briefing papers & Staff Study on" Request
of the Russians to Arrest and interrogate Japanese bacteriological warfare
experts in whom the U.S. has a prior interest."
LTG Edward M. Almond, Chief of Staff briefing includes
characterization of the Russian request as an effort to
charge ISHII with war crimes.
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/G-2 Chief of
Staff/SCAP
Gen Willoughby Briefing papers:
Request of
Russians to
Arrest [1]
SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/37
1947/03/27 Annotated reply to LTG Derevyanko, USSR, Allied Council for Japan Annotations made by COL Bethune, G-2 Staff. 290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/G-2 Briefing papers:
Request of
Russians to
Arrest [4]
SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/40
1947/03/27 Message C 51310 Requests names of representatives being sent from
Washington for interrogation by Russians of ISHII et. al..
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/G-2 Chief of Staff,
WD
COL. C.S. Myers C-51310 SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/31
1947/03/27 Notes documenting revision of letter to LTG Derevyanko on Russian request G-2 makes the letter emphatic that the interrogation does
not cover a war crimes investigation.
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/G-2 Gen Willoughby Briefing papers:
Request of
Russians to
Arrest [3]
SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/39
1947/03/27 Draft endorsement by SCAP G-2 with changes in procedures for US - USSR
interrogations of Japanese re BW
Willoughby sets up interrogation led by US personnel with
Russian representatives to be present.
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/G-2 SCAP/IPS SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/34
1947/03/27 Check Sheet draft reply with annotations to IPS for Russian Prosecutor Request "the documentary evidence held by the Russian
Division, IPS."
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/G-2 Briefing papers:
Request of
Russians to
Arrest [5]
SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/41
1947/03/27 Brief for the Chief of Staff: Summary of issues & recommendations for actions. Seeks 2 BW experts from War Department and recommends
a "letter refusing to turn over Japanese expert."
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/G-2 Chief of
Staff/SCAP
Gen Willoughby Briefing papers:
Request of
Russians to
Arrest [2]
SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/38
1947/03/27 Memo for record by SCAP G-2 for SCAP, Chief of Staff summarizing response
since Jan 1947 to Russian request to interrogate Japanese re war crimes.
Willoughby responds to Russian request on conclusion that it
is not about war crimes, but an effort to gain BW
information.
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/G-2 Chief of
Staff/SCAP
SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/36
1947/03/27 Sagamigahara Army Hospital Roster of Japanese personnel attached to the Tokyo Army
Medical Hospital [renamed in postwar as Sagamigahara Army
Hospital]. List is being sent to the Criminal Registry Division.
SCAP seeks to locate Kwanza NAITO, former chief of surgery.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
SCAP Case 290 Folder #19 259/23
1947/03/27 Message C 51310 re W 94446 Requesting names of 2 representatives being sent to Tokyo. 290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/G-2 Chief of Staff,
WD
COL. C.S. Myers C-51310 SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/09
1947/03/27 Memo for Record: "USSR Request to Interrogate and Arrest Japanese
Bacteriological Warfare Experts"
Detailed 3 page summary of communications and policy
formulation on Russian request on Jan. 7, 1947 to
interrogate former Japanese officers on bacteriological
warfare. Includes 12 attachments.
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/G-2 Chief of
Staff/SCAP
Gen Willoughby Briefing papers:
Request of
Russians to
Arrest [7]
SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/43
1947/03/29 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese. Action tracking. 270/15/31/03 319 154 1 WD/G-3 TS Register P&O 000.5 TS 005/06
1947/03/29 Military History of Keitaro ANDO Japanese Central Liaison Office notes that the present
whereabouts of ANDO is unknown.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 IJG/Central
Liaison Office
GHQ/SCAP Case File #330 Folder #13 255/04
1947/03/29 Dr. Norbert Fell, CWS being sent to Tokyo to interrogate Japanese scientists Outgoing message WAR 95265 in reply to C-51310. 270/15/31/03 319 154 1 WD/G-3 CINFE Outgoing
Classified
Message
P&O 000.5 TS 005/07
1947/03/29 Military History of SASAKI, Bunzon Biographical summary documents Sasaki's working at the
Quarantine Stables of the Kwantung Army.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Imperial
Japanese Gov't,
Liaison Office
SCAP GHQ/G-2
/Japanese
Liaison
Case File #330 231/46
1947/03/30 Russ Interrogation Bacteriology on War Crimes Basis Note from Willoughby to COL Sackton arguing for change in
reply to LTG Derevyanko.
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/G-2 Chief of
Staff/SCAP
Gen Willoughby Briefing papers:
Request of
Russians to
Arrest [6]
SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/42
1947/03/30 Note from Gen Willoughby changing procedures to be used in the
interrogations with the Russians
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/G-2 SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/35
1947/04/01 Message W 95265. Dr. Norbert H. Fell, CWS being sent to interrogate
Japanese scientists
Reply to C 51310 [1947/03/29]. Fell expected to
interrogate ISHII & others. Unclear if he is empowered to
grant immunity. NO FORMAL GRANT OF IMMUNITY LOCATED]
Ft Detrick later makes formal statement of satisfaction with
Japanese scientists responses.
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 P & O, WD CINCFE W 95265 SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/11
1947/04/01 Draft reply to Lt. Gen Derevyanko, USSR member of Allied Council for Japan Includes changes ordered by SCAP, Chief of Staff made on
4/1/47.
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 Chief of Staff,
SCAP
SCAP/G-2 SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/33
1947/04/01 Summary of Out 95265 and M/R outlining response to Russian demand Advises SCAP to use BW expert & to control any Soviet
interrogation.
270/15/31/03 319 154 1 WD/G-3 CINFE Outgoing
Classified
Message
P&O 000.5 TS 005/08
1947/04/01 Statement of LT GEN KITATO concerning operations of the ISHII Unit (Water
Purification and Supply Department) [UNIT 731]
Doc #29581: Extensive details of research by Unit 731
including offensive & defensive developments. Nothing
mentioned regarding human experiments.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 SCAP/GHQ/G-
2/ATIS
Case File #330 231/43
1947/04/02 Message C 51446 Replies to W 95265 and assents to a single interrogator [Dr.
Fell] for "special intelligence project."
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/G-2 P & O, WD COL. C.S. Myers C-51446 SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/12
1947/04/03 Infectious Disease Research Laboratory (DENSENBYO KENKYSHO) ATIS Translation of Doc. No. 29510 [ Feb. 10, 1947] alleging
Shiro ISHII, Takeo ISHII, & Mitsuo ISHII used government funds
& property for family use. Estimating the embezzlement
exceeds 1,000,000 yen.
290/12/27/05 331 1331 1806 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #1117 277/22
1947/04/03 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese
[SWNCC 351/1 - Army policy files]
Status reports formally closes SWNCC completion on 351/D
& 351/1.
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 SWNCC SWNCC 351/1 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
296/25
1947/04/03 Report on cases of war crimes and civil crimes Doc #29510: Allegations against Shiro ISHII, Takeo ISHII,
Mitsuo ISHII, Kikushiro KIUCHI, Kijiro AKIRA, fnu MORI, Misao
YECHIGAWA, Kiichi OGAW, Kijiro AKIBA, and other for war
crimes, for embezzlement of funds.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 SCAP/GHQ/G-
2/ATIS
Case File #330 231/44
1947/04/03 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese Marks completion of SWNCC papers SWNCC 351/D & SWNCC
351/1.
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 WD, P&O
Division
P&O 000.5 TS
(26 Mar 47)
284/19
1947/04/04 Motoji YAMAGUCHI, Yujiro WAKAMATSU, Yatsutaro HOSAKA, Shiro
MATSUSHIDA, & Shiro ISHII alias Hajime TOGO
Summary report on Case #330 to date provides important
factual information from this investigation. Lists associated
cases about POW experiments in 8 other facilities.
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case 330
report
242/37
1947/04/04 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Reports to date on "Experiments conducted on POWs at
Kwantung Army Stables and Army Water Purification and
Supply Unit reflect plan for Bacterial Warfare.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
Legal Section/
GHQ/SCAP
Case File #330 Folder #13 255/09
1947/04/08 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Military & biographical history of Capt. Keitaro ANDO, a
veterinarian at he Kwantung Army Quarantine Stables in
Manchuria.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
Smith, Lt. Near R Notes on Case
330
Folder #17 257/3
1947/04/08 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Preliminary interview with CPT Junichi KANEKO who worked
at the Harbin Experimental Station in Manchuria, the Institute
for Infectious Diseases in Tokyo, and the Tokyo Army Medical
School.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
SCAP Case 330 Folder #20 260/3
1947/04/10 Statement of Enryo HOJO Questioned about working for ISHII in the 1930's and setting
up the first experimental labs in Manchuria. Provides an
explanation for ISHII's alias of Hajime TOGO.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
Legal Section/
GHQ/SCAP
Case File #330 Folder #13 255/10
1947/04/10 Memorandum No. 1087, 7 March 1947. Rejects Russian request that ISHII &
OTA be turned over to the USSR for war crimes.
Acknowledges that IPS has scheduled a joint interrogation
with Russian IMTFE representative.
290/24/02/03 331 1 SCAP Derevyanko
USSR/Allied
Council Japan
Col. John B. Cooley,
AGO
AG 000.5
(Soviet) (10
Apr 47)
SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/13
1947/04/11 Infectious Disease Research Laboratory (DENSENBYO KENKYSHO) Japanese government reports "no prisoner of war was
confined for treatment at said Institute."
290/12/27/05 331 1331 1806 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #1117 277/23
1947/04/11 Military History of KANEDA, Korin Biographical summary documents his working with the
Quarantine Stables of the Kwantung Army.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Imperial
Japanese Gov't,
Liaison Office
SCAP GHQ/G-2
/Japanese
Liaison
Case File #330 231/47
1947/04/15 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Affidavit of CPT Junichi KANEKO who worked at the Harbin
Experimental Station in Manchuria, the Institute for Infectious
Diseases in Tokyo, and the Tokyo Army Medical School. Work
included both study of vaccines & serums and work on a
bacterial bomb.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section,
Investigation
Division
SCAP Case 330 Folder #20 260/2
1947/04/17 Statement of Keitaro ANDO Describes work at Kwantung Army Quarantine Stables and
human experiments on Russian & Chinese POWs.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
Legal Section/
GHQ/SCAP
Case File #330 Folder #13 255/11
1947/04/17 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Check Sheet from Gen Willoughby, SCAP G-2, classifies case
#330 as Secret and states "No action be taken on
prosecution or any form of publicity of this case without G-2
concurrence. This is by direct order of the C-inC and CS."
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP/G-2 SCAP/Legal Willoughby, GEN
Charles A
Notes on Case
330
Folder #17 257/6
1947/04/18 Motoji YAMAGUCHI Future interrogations to be conducted in Tokyo, under ATIS
Central Interrogation Center and classified as SECRET.
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case 330
report
242/38
1947/04/18 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Jiju SEINEN Ass'n alleges ISHII received orders for BW from
Minister of Military Affairs. This paper is only a draft version.
Cites ATIS Document No 29510.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
Legal Section/
GHQ/SCAP
Case File #330 Folder #13 255/08
1947/04/19 Roster of Personnel connected with Shiro ISHII in pursuit of Bacterial Warfare Two part list of military & civilian personnel connected with
ISHII. List prepared for Dr. Fell's interviews of Japanese
scientists. Part of a file on "BW Investigations."
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP, Legal
Section
Investigative
Division
Case 330 Folder #13 261/03
1947/04/19 Complete list of names of all persons involved to date in the pursuit of
Bacterial Warfare
This appears to be a preliminary list to the one prepared for
Dr. Fell.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
Legal Section/
GHQ/SCAP
Case File #330 Folder #13 255/13
1947/04/19 Roster of Personnel connected with Shiro ISHII in pursuit of Bacterial Warfare List of personnel prepared by the SCAP, Investigative Division
for Dr Fell.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
Legal Section/
GHQ/SCAP
Case File #330 Folder #13 255/12
1947/04/21 Conversation with KAMEI, Kanichiro Alerts Dr. Fell to undisclosed information by Japanese of its
offensive developments of BW.
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Fell, Norbert &
McQuail, R. P.
Dugway "A,"
Item #6
228/01
1947/04/22 Interrogation of MASUDA, Tomosada Discusses Japanese offensive BW trial use against the
Chinese and development of BW bombs.
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Fell, Norbert &
McQuail, R. P.
Dugway "A,"
Item #6
228/02
1947/04/24 Conversation with KAMEI, Kanichiro Kamei indicates Masuda, Naito, & Kaneko have extensive
knowledge of the Japanese BW program and its
development.
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Fell, Norbert &
McQuail, R. P.
Dugway "A,"
Item #6
228/03
1947/04/25 Infectious Disease Research Laboratory (DENSENBYO KENKYSHO) Official Roster of Japanese personnel attached to or assigned
to the IDRL. Ministry of Education maintains no POWs were
held at the laboratory.
290/12/27/05 331 1331 1806 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #1117 277/24
1947/04/28 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Telegram requests acknowledgement of safe arrival of Gen
Yujiro WAKAMATSU at the SCAP/Legal Investigative Division
in Tokyo. Also requests a recording be made for New Zealand
Broadcasting on the general functions of the War Crimes
Commission.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
Cheles, Philip Notes on Case
330
Folder #17 257/4
1947/04/29 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Rebukes Cheles for using telegram for transmitting classified
information [Case 330 is generally classified].
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
R.E.R. Notes on Case
330
Folder #17 257/5
1947/04/30 Incoming Classified Message Info on CW to be brought to attention of Dr. Fell.
"Aggressive prosecution will adversely affect US interests."
[NOTE SCAP CONCERNS OVER POSSIBLE LOSS OF JAPANESE
BW INFORMATION AND SCIENTISTS].
270/02/13/07 153 145 73 CINCFE Toyko
Japan
WDGID C-53704 File 107-0 160
1947/04-05 Conversations with [?] MASUDA, KANEKO, & NAITO. Poor copy, but concerned with Russian efforts to get
Japanese BW information.
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Fell, Norbert &
McQuail, R. P.
Dugway "A,"
Item #6
228/04
1947/05/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (Secret), Book 5 War Crimes (WC), SCAP AG decimal file list of documents for
000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/33/02 331 1158A 764 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 9 291/08
1947/05/01 Interrogation of Hitoshi KIKUCHI Former section chief of Kwantung Army Water Purification
Unit.
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Fell, Norbert &
McQuail, R. P.
Dugway "A,"
Item #6
228/05
1947/05/02 Interrogation of Hitoshi KIKUCHI KIKUCHI instructed about upcoming Russian interrogations
not to disclose information about [1] human experiments [2]
BW use against the Chinese [3] mass production of fleas [4]
chain of command [5] US instructions.
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Fell, Norbert H. &
McQuail, R. P.
Dugway "A,"
Item #6
228/12
1947/05/03 Memorandum for Record Notice on translated Russian interrogations, which contained
loads of info not previously known to US. Indicates that
"documentary immunity from 'war crimes'" will be provided
to ISHII & others in exchange for cooperation and full
disclosure.
270/02/13/07 153 145 73 SCAP/G-2 RPM 26-6166 File 107-0 152
1947/05/03 Tokyo 2d Military Hospital Investigation seeks full roster of all POWs treated at the
hospital & secure death certificates for all who died in the
hospital.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1771 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #385 281/1
1947/05/06 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese
[SWNCC 351/2/D - Army policy files]
CINCFE message confirms human experiments by Japanese;
informs WD of ISHII request for immunity prior to any
detailed interrogations. Suggest BW information be kept in
intelligence channels & not used as war crimes evidence.
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 CINCFE WD, G-2 C-52423 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
296/28
1947/05/06 Memorandum for Record re W-94446 Human experiments "confirmed tacitly" by ISHII, 400 kilos of
anthrax destroyed at Pingfan Aug. 1945, indication that
Japanese General Staff know of and authorized BW program.
Bait of immunity for war crimes bandied about.
270/02/13/07 153 145 73 CINCFE Tokyo
Japan
War Dept. for
WDGID (pass to
CCMLC) MID
pass to Maj. Gen.
Waitt
C-52423 File 107-0 154
1947/05/06 Message C 52423. USSR witnesses Kawashima & Karasawa confirm Japanese
BW human experiments, which ISHII characterizes as "field trials." ISHII agrees
to describe BW program in return for immunity.
SCAP outlines the case for keeping ISHII information in
intelligence channels in return for immunity.
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/G-2 G-2/WD COL. C.S. Myers C-52423 SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/14
1947/05/07 Telephone conversation with KAMEI, Kanichiro Business associate of ISHII, Mr. Miyamoto, states ISHII wants
"documentary guarantee of immunity."
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
McQuail, R. P Dugway "A,"
Item #6
228/07
1947/05/07 Incoming message C52452 CINFE request for 30 day extension of assignment of Dr.
Norbert Fell, CWS to interrogate Japanese scientists.
270/15/31/03 319 154 1 CINCFE WD/G-1 Incoming
Classified
Message
P&O 000.5 TS 005/09
1947/05/08 Memo for Record & cover sheet Action summary, in which CWS approves Dr. Fell's extension
to interrogate Japanese BW experts.
270/15/31/03 319 154 1 WD/P&O Div P&O 000.5 TS 005/11
1947/05/08 Interrogation of Shiro ISHII Discussions of possible pending interrogation by the
Russians, of experiments at Pingfan, and references to
human experiments. Issue of immunity still undecided.
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Fell, Norbert &
McQuail, R. P.
Dugway "A,"
Item #6
228/06
1947/05/09 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese
[WAR 94446 - Army policy files]
JCS memo to SWNCC forwards CM-IN 912 [C-52423] from
CINCFE to prepare a reply.
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 JCS SWNCC SM-8175 ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
296/26
1947/05/09 Cover sheet for outgoing message Approval for extension of temporary duty for Dr. Fell. 270/15/31/03 319 154 1 WD/G-3 CINCFE Cover Sheet P&O 000.5 TS 005/10
1947/05/10 Interrogation of IKARI, Tsunoshigo [?] CO LIKARI was a former section chief of Unit 731. 2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Fell, Norbert, &
McQuail, R. P.
Dugway "A,"
Item #6
228/10
1947/05/10 Interrogation of OTA, Kiyoshi [aka OTA Akira] COL OTA was a former section chief in the Water Purification
Unit. Warned not to reveal information to Russians re:
human experiments, field trials against the Chinese, mass
production of fleas, chain of command in Unit 731, or US
instructions.
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Fell, Norbert &
McQuail, R. P.
Dugway "A,"
Item #6
228/09
1947/05/10 Interrogation of MURAKAMI, Takashi COL in Army Medical Corps and section chief of Unit 731.
States his work was primarily on development and design of
bacteria bomb. Expects to be interrogated by Russians soon.
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Fell, Norbert &
McQuail, R. P.
Dugway "A,"
Item #6
228/08
1947/05/12 Roster of Personnel Attached to Tokyo Army Medical College Cover sheet of Register of Members of the Former Army
Medical School As of the Termination of the War [full list is
in file].
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Imperial
Japanese Gov't,
Liaison Office
SCAP GHQ/G-2
/Japanese
Liaison
Case File #330 231/45
1947/05/13 Interrogation of Certain Japanese by Russian Prosecutor [SWNCC 351/2/D] SCAP CINCFE advises WD, G-2 that Japanese providing data
on human experiments and additional BW intelligence can be
obtained from ISHII with promise of immunity from war
crimes prosecution.
250/68/04/05 353 503 53 SWNCC JCS Mosely, H.W.,
Schulgen, W.A.
Lowrance, V.L.
SWNCC
351/2/D
008/03
1947/05/13 Request of Russian Prosecutor for Permission to Interrogate Certain Japanese
[SWNCC 351/2/D - Army policy files]
SWNCC draft directive to CINCFE forwards C-52423 to SFE
for consideration.
390/37/24/07 165 421 25 SWNCC SFE SWNCC/2/D ABC 014 Japan
(15 Apr 44)
Sec. 11-B
296/27
1947/05/13 Interrogation of Certain Japanese by Russian Prosecutor Cover sheet to C-52423 from CINCFE, referred to SWNCC
Subcommittee for the Far East.
270/02/13/07 153 145 73 Mosely, H.W.,
Schulgen, W.A.
Lowrance, V.L.
SWNCC
351/2/D
File 107-0 153
1947/05/14 Message W 98097. Replies to C 52423 with 17 questions on BW field
experiments against crops.
Questions prepared by Dr. Norman for use by Dr. Fell in
interrogations.
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 CWS/WD Fell & SCAP CWS W 98097 SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/15
1947/05/20 Tokyo 2d Military Hospital Eighteen of 26 POW death certificates signed by surgeon
Shinichi YOSHIOKA, who is now being sought for
investigation.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1771 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #385 281/2
1947/05/22 Records of MITSUI, Yujiro Biographical summary documents his working at HQ of the
Kwantung Army.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Imperial
Japanese Gov't,
Liaison Office
SCAP GHQ/G-2
/Japanese
Liaison
Case File #330 231/48
1947/05/22 Apprehension of Suspected War Criminals SCAPIN 11327 is amended dropping MAJ Kuboki ISHII as a
suspected war criminal. This document [SCAPIN 1699] has
mistakenly been cited as an action releasing LTG Shiro ISHII
from a war criminal status - which, in fact, he never had.
290/10/13/02 331 1144 374 GHQ, SCAP Japanese
Government
SCAPIN 1699 033
1947/05/29 Interrogation of WAKAMATSU, Yujiro MAJ GEN Wakamatsu was formerly in Army Veterinary Corps
and commanding General of the Kwantung Army Stables
MANCHU 100].
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Fell, Norbert, &
McQuail, R. P.
Dugway "A,"
Item #6
228/11
1947/06/00 Copy of untranslated letter in Japanese [see JWC 258/8] File indicates this falls under ATIS Translation 23836. 290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 ATIS Case File #330 Folder #13 255/17
1947/06/00 Biographical Summary Sheet: Prepared by WD, G-2 Compilation Branch. Note: file does not have ISHII's address. 270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.1 IRR File 441st
201
315/58a
1947/06/00 Undated [c. June 1947] Japanese letter to Allied General Headquarters ATIS translation No. 14609 accuses MAJ Honji YAMAGUCHI,
M Gen Yujiro WAKAMATSU, LTC Tokyo HOSAKA, and CPT
Shiro YAMASHITA of engaging in BW and experimenting on
men and animals.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 Allied General HQ NISHIMURA Case File #330 Folder #13 255/18
1947/06/02 Priority Action; War Crimes Branch, CAD Extract & comments on C-52423 about 400 kilos of
anthrax, human experiments, General Staff awareness &
authorization, ISHII's wish for immunity.
270/02/13/07 153 145 73 WDSCA WC Carpenter Legal
Sect.
71436 File 107-0 155
1947/06/02 War Crimes Branch/WD/CAD needs detailed information on "war crimes status
of Japanese General ISHII" for discussion of SWNCC 351/2/D
"Imperative that you furnish…all possible war crimes
evidence or charges against ISHII or any member of
groups…" Asking about ISHII's status with IMTFE & IPS.
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 War Crimes Br
CAD/WD
SCAP/Legal
Section
E.F. Lyons SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/16
1947/06/03 Letter to ISHII from Hasegawa Matsunosuke, Maseo Morii, & Tamio Yoshida.
[UNDATED]
Blackmail letter appears to be referenced in JWC 315/22-26,
June 16, 1946.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.3 IRR File 441st
201
315/55
1947/06/06-7 Message C 53169 reply to W 99277 [3 Jun 47]. Japanese Communist party alleges "ISHII BKA" conducted
experiments on captured Americans in Mukden. IPS states
"None of ISHII's subordinates held as war crimes suspects nor
is there sufficient evidence on file against them" MAJOR
LEGAL DECISION.
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/Legal
Section
War Crimes Br
CAD/WD
Carpenter, Legal
Section
C-53169 SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/17
1947/06/07 441st report on Bacteriological Warfare Rumors 441st CIC seeking to identify reasons for allegations being
made by the Japan Democratic Cultural Federation against
ISHII. [note later identification of group as a Communist
Party element]
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.28 IRR File 441st
201
315/27
1947/06/07 Incoming Classified Message ISHII & subordinates not considered for indictments on war
crimes by US. Many superiors held by IMTFE, however.
270/02/13/07 153 145 73 CINCFE Toyko
Japan
(Carpenter,
Legal Sect.,
SCAP)
War Dept.
(WDSCA WC)
C-53169 File 107-0 156
1947/06/09 FEC, G-2 report on Shiro ISHII and "Activity of ISHII B.K.A. Corps" accusations
sent by Japanese Communist Party to Far East Command.
Letter reports that B.K.A. [Bacterial War Army] injected
pest bacteria into "American citizens captured during the
war." At war's end the Japanese Army bombarded the
facility "together with hundreds of laboratory members."
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.29 IRR File 441st
201
315/26
1947/06/09 Biographical Summary Sheet: Prepared by WD, G-2 Compilation Branch. Note: file has ISHII's address in Tokyo. 270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.1 IRR File 441st
201
315/58b
1947/06/09 Intelligence Information on Bacteriological Warfare Note from General Willoughby, SCAP G-2 to the SCAP Legal
Section relates desire of the Chief of the Chemical Warfare
Service to keep all of the BW information in intelligence
channels and out of any war crimes trials.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP/G-2 SCAP/Legal Willoughby, Gen. Case File #330 Folder #13 255/14
1947/06/10 Summary of Information on Shiro ISHII from COL McQuail, WD, G-2 Detailed G-2 summary of ISHII's rise to power and work in
BW. G-2 notes allegations against ISHII that he injected US
POWs with bubonic plague as an experiment. ["Naturally the
results of these experiments are of the highest intelligence
value."]
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.30 IRR File 441st
201
315/25
1947/06/10 Roster of Personnel attached to Harbin Experiment Station [Unit 731] Extensive listing includes LT GEN Shiro ISHII & MAJ GEN Nari
KIKUCHI.
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Imperial
Japanese Gov't,
Liaison Office
SCAP GHQ/G-2
/Japanese
Liaison
Case File #330 231/49
1947/06/13 CIS report on Rumors of Bacteriological Warfare (ISHII, Shiro) CIS defines Essential Elements of Information for an
investigation of blackmail threats against ISHII.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.33 IRR File 441st
201
315/24
1947/06/16 441st CIC report on Rumors of Bacteriological Warfare (KAMEI, Kanichiro) 441st sets out lines of investigation of blackmail threats
against ISHII. Trying to see if another country is attempting
to get ISHII to disclose BW information.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.35 IRR File 441st
201
315/22
1947/06/16 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Military and biographical histories of Yujiro MITSUI, Korin
KANENDA, & Bunzon SASAKI. Also includes a roster of staff
of the Tokyo Army Medical School at the end of the war.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 Case File #330 Folder #13 255/20
1947/06/16 Motoji YAMAGUCHI et. al. Biographies of KANEDA, SASAKI, & MITSUI; roster for
Japanese Army Medical; College; statement by MAJ GEN
KITANO; allegations that ISHII received BW orders from
Minister of Military Affairs. NB "Case #330 being held in
pending inactive status."
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #330 231/50
1947/06/16 441st CIC report on Rumors of Bacteriological Warfare (ISHII, Shiro) 441st reports ISHII receiving threatening letters & phone
calls. Demands for money being made to keep silent about
his wartime activities. 441st developing lines for an
investigation as to possible source of the threats [Japanese
Communist Party].
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.36 IRR File 441st
201
315/21
1947/06/16 441st CIC report on Rumors of Bacteriological Warfare (ISHIYAMA, Kinzo)] 441st sets out lines of investigation of blackmail threats
against ISHII. Trying to see if another country is attempting
to get ISHII to disclose BW information.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.34 IRR File 441st
201
315/23
1947/06/16 Translation of anonymous letter containing information relative to location of
possible War Criminals
Alleges ISHII responsible for "slaughter of war- prisoners,
dissemination of infections bacillus and etc."
290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Legal Section,
GHQ, Chief,
Liaison Section
Mil Gov't HQ Tokyo Case File #330 231/54
1947/06/17 Request for translation Request by SCAP Legal Section for translation [presumably
ATIS 32011].
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP Legal ATIS Case File #330 Folder #13 255/15
1947/06/19 607th CIC Summary of Information on Shiro ISHII 607th CIC reports ISHII claims he is head of TOKUMU KIKAN
in North China. Asserts he seeks to establish himself as an
intelligence agency with the Chinese.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.37 IRR File 441st
201
315/20
1947/06/19 Letter from Taro OMURA ATIS Translation doc. No 32011 notes the movement of
Japan to democratization and calls for the arrest of Shiro
ISHII for "killing Psw, spreading contagious diseases, engaging
in bacteriological warfare…"
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 Tokyo Military
Government
Omura, Taro Case File #330 Folder #13 255/16
1947/06/20 Draft message Trying to determine if there is enough evidence to charge
ISHII or not.
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 War Crimes Br
CAD/WD
SCAP/Legal
Section
SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/21
1947/06/20 Draft reply to C 53169 & C 52423 and "our" W 99247 seeking IPS opinion if
ISHII et. al violated "rules of land warfare."
Draft message "Must have all possible proof re ISHII BW
group participation in activities that could be considered war
crimes…before reaching decision reurad C-52423…"
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 War Crimes Br
CAD/WD
SCAP/Legal
Section
SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/18
1947/06/20 Brief Summary of New Information About Japanese BW Activities [Dr. Norbert
Fell's findings from trip to Japan in April 1947]
Describes "60 page report in English" and a separate ISHII
report, due 15 July 1947. On human experiments:" It was
stated positively that no American or Russian prisoners of
war had been used at any time." Comments on use balloons
for BW.
290/03/19/02 175 67A4900 196 Chief of PPE
Div., Camp
Detrick
Chief, Chemical
Corps
Fell, Dr. Norbert H. TSD No. 333 123
1947/06/20 Draft message Requests "additional information regarding alleged use of
humans by Japanese in connection with BW experiments."
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 War Crimes Br
CAD/WD
SCAP/Legal
Section
SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/19
1947/06/20 Draft message Asks "Is it possible to ascertain whether the evidence which
it is anticipated the Soviet prosecutor will introduce…will
include BW experiments on American nationals?"
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 War Crimes Br
CAD/WD
SCAP/Legal
Section
SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/20
1947/06/21 Message W 80671 Requests clarification by SCAP Legal on evidence against
ISHII.
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 War Crimes Br
CAD/WD
SCAP/Legal
Section
SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/22
1947/06/21 Outgoing Classified Message [CM OUT 80671] Questions whether ISHII et al. violated "rules of land warfare."
SCAP Legal Section believes not.
270/02/13/07 153 145 73 War Dept. Civ.
Affairs Div.
CINCFE Toyko
Japan
WAR 80671 File 107-0 157
1947/06/23 Incoming Classified Message [CM IN 3575] Urgent recommendation. "Any pressure will endanger present
status of valuable BW intelligence."
270/02/13/07 153 145 73 CINCFE Toyko
Japan
WDCSA C-53555 File 107-0 158
1947/06/24 Transmittal of interrogation reports Transmittal of reports and interrogation by Dr. Fell and
others to Far East Command G-2 [Willoughby?].
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Chief, PP_E Div.
Campr Detrick
Far East
Command
Fell, Dr. Norbert H.
et. al.
Dugway "A,"
Item #6
228
1947/06/27 Incoming Classified Message "Strong circumstantial evidence" of BW use at Chuhsien,
Kinghwa & Changteh & elsewhere. IPS believes that ISHII did
violate rules of land warfare, but does not recommend war
crimes charges or trials. [IPS SAYS IT LACKS EVIDENCE FOR A
TRIAL].
270/02/13/07 153 145 73 CINCFE Toyko
Japan
(Carpenter,
Legal Sect.)
War Dept.
(WDSCA WC)
CINCFE C-53663 File 107-0 159
1947/06/27 Message C 53663 Relates Oct. 27, 1940 incident of Japanese planes scattering
plague infested grain over Ningpao and numerous other BW
incidents in China. Concludes "ISHII did violate rules of land
warfare but this expression of opinion…"
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/Legal
Section
War Crimes Br
CAD/WD
SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/23
1947/06/27 Materials on the Trial of Former Servicemen of the Japanese Army Charged
with Manufacturing and Employing Bacteriological Weapons
Recounts different incidents of Japanese BW attacks in China
from 1940-1944. Concludes ISHII violated rules of land
warfare. SCAP prosecution would need collaboration and
evidence "before prosecution action is decided upon."
2002/06/06 263 016 27 CIA Name File:
ISHII, Shiro
027/01
1947/06/29 Brief Summary of New Information about Japanese B.W. Activities Report [11 pp] by Dr. Norbert H. Fell covers information,
articles, publications, & slides acquired during his
investigations in Japan.
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Chief, PP_E Div.
Campr Detrick
Chief, CWS Fell, Dr. Norbert H. Dugway "A,"
Item #5
227
1947/06/30 Message C 53704 replies to W 80671and ref. C 51169. Alerts War Crimes
Branch to Dr. Fell's statement that aggressive prosecution by War Crimes will
adversely affect US intelligence.
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/Legal
Section
War Crimes Br
CAD/WD
COL. C.S. Myers C-53704 SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/28
1947/06/30 Transmittal of 3 affidavits: Kiyoshi KAWASHIMA [#9305 & 9309] & Tomio
KARASAWA [#9306] to War Crimes Branch, CAS WDSS.
Translations of Russian interrogations taken at Khabarovsk in
Sept. 1946. re: activities of "ISHII Unit," 1939-1944.
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 SCAP/Legal
Section
War Crimes Br
CAD/WD
SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/24
1947/06/30 BW Group Note for Taverner (Chief Counsel, IPS) to Carpenter (Chief,
SCAP Legal Section) regarding proposal to sending pertinent
affidavits to Washington.
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP/IPS SCAP/Legal Taverner, Frank S. Case File #330 Folder #13 255/22
1947/06/30 Statement by Eiichi Noda on charges of beating American POWs at Mukden. Noda has dual citizenship and was conscripted into Japanese
Army while studying in Japan. Case involved treason as well
as abuse of prisoners.
290/11/10/03 331 1189 938 SCAP Legal Area Files: Folder
MAN-4
010
1947/07/01 Interrogation of Certain Japanese by Russian Prosecutor. [Amendments to
SWNCC 351/2/D]
Draft SFE response argues for immunity for Japanese
scientists and retention of the highly valued BW information
outside of war crimes evidence.
250/68/05/03 353 514 89 SWNCC SFE Cresap. CMDR J.B. SWNCC
351/2/D
SFE Documents 304/07
1947/07/01 Memorandum: Interrogation of Certain Japanese by Russian Prosecutor Cover sheet to report by Wetter and Stubblefield. 270/02/13/07 153 145 73 SWNCC Cresap,
Commander J.B.
Serial 000542 File 107-0 161
1947/07/01 Interrogation of Certain Japanese by Russian Prosecutor Discussion on decision to retain Japanese BW information in
intelligence channels and not to be used as war crimes
evidence.
250/68/04/05 353 503 53 SWNCC SFE Wetter, Edward &
Stubblefield, H. I.
Serial 000542 247
1947/07/01 GHQ SCAP Summary of Information on Shiro ISHII Notes ISHII called police after receiving 2 anonymous phone
calls
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 IRR File 441st
201
315/19
1947/07/01 SCAP G-2 Summary of Information on Shiro ISHII G-2 outlines series of questions to be developed in
investigation if ISHII attempts to contact Chinese.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.38 IRR File 441st
201
315/18
1947/07/03 Interrogation of Certain Japanese by Russian Prosecutor. [Amendments to
SWNCC 351/2/D]
War Dept., CWS member approves draft enclosure [Serial No.
000542] to SWNCC 351/2/D.
250/68/05/03 353 514 89 WD, CWS SFE Wallington, COL
E.C.
SWNCC
351/2/D
SFE Documents 304/06
1947/07/03 Intelligence Report on Japanese Chemical Warfare Urges renewed CW efforts and notes the importance in
knowing what lines of research and what new fields of study
were taken. Notes the BW study "which has brought to light
important information not disclosed in previous inquiries."
290/03/22/01 175 67A4900 491 WDSS, CWS Far East Cd,
Chemical Officer
Wallington, COL E.
C.
319.1 136
1947/07/10 Interrogation of Certain Japanese by Russian Prosecutor. [SWNCC 351/2/D] Navy Dept. approves SWNCC 351/2/D. 250/68/05/03 353 514 89 Navy, CNO, ONI SFE Inglis, RADM Tomas
B.
SWNCC
351/2/D
SFE Documents 304/05
1947/07/11 ATIS receipt for #22414 receipt only. 290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 SCAP/Legal SCAP/G-2 Case File #330 Folder #13 255/23
1947/07/15 Memorandum for Comdr. J.B. Cresap: Interrogation of Certain Japanese by
Russian Prosecutor
Downplays war crimes evidence, recommends amending
SWNCC 351/2/D.
270/02/13/07 153 145 73 File 107-0 162
1947/07/17 Report of Bacteriological Warfare Comments on report by Dr. Norbert H. Fell, CWS. 270/04/18/02 319 47A 5 SCAP/G-2 FEC/Chief of
Staff
Willoughby, Gen
C.A.
WD/G-2 1947
(TS) 385
031
1947/07/17 Motoji YAMAGUCHI SCAP Legal Section makes a formal notification that "Legal
action on the case was suspended" and "the case is now a
pending inactive status."
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case 330
report
242/39
1947/07/22 Report of Bacteriological Warfare Comments on report by Dr. Norbert H. Fell, CWS. 270/04/18/02 319 154 5 SCAP/G-2 WD/G-2 Gen
Chamberlin
Willoughby, Gen
C.A.
WD/G-2 1947
(TS) 385
032
1947/07/23 FEC, GHQ, MIS, Civil Intelligence Section (CIS) report on Shiro ISHII. CIS reports on ISHII"s initial success in getting financial
backing from TAKAHASHI and military support from GEN
KOIZUMI and TOJO for BW research and later activities in
Manchuria. CIS notes accusations that ISHII injected bubonic
plague on US POWs.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.39 IRR File 441st
201
315/17
1947/07/24 CIS reports to SCAP G-2 on Shiro ISHII CIS notes ISHII may be wanted as a war criminal by the
Chinese. G-2 advises "no information is to be released to
any agency as data on subject is classified TOP SECRET"
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.40 IRR File 441st
201
315/16
1947/07/28 441st CIC Summary of Information on Shiro ISHII. Alleges ISHII was operating
an intelligence net in North China during the war. He is now contacting
Chinese, whom he sees as Japan's natural ally in the future.
441st CIC seeks to get added information on KUHARA who is
acting as a liaison between ISHII and the Chinese.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.42 IRR File 441st
201
315/14
1947/07/30 441st CIC report on Yukio KIHARA 441st CIC report KIHARA is a graduate of Tokyo Imperial
University and currently head of the East Asia Research
Institute.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.44 IRR File 441st
201
315/13
1947/07/31 607th CIC report on Shiro ISHII. 441st CIC reports ISHII was running an intelligence net out of
North China; that members of his team [TOYODA Group] are
TOYODA, NAKANO, KOJIMA, SUGUHARA, SASAKI, ASAI,
MIZUGUCHI, & MIZUMO. KUHARA is acting as a liaison with
the Chinese.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.41 IRR File 441st
201
315/15
1947/07/31 441st CIC report on Yoshio KUHARA (Yukio Kihara), on TOKUNA KIKAN, on
Toyoda Group, & on ISHII Group
441st CIC report indicates efforts being made to contact
Chinese Intelligence, Chinese Mission, or others having a
liaison with the Chinese. SCAP security concerns lead G-2 to
order no further action.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.45 IRR File 441st
201
315/12
1947/08/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (Secret), Book 6 War Crimes (WC), SCAP AG decimal file list of documents for
000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/33/02 331 1158A 764 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 10 291/09
1947/08/01 Brief: Interrogation of Certain Japanese by Russian Prosecutor NOTE: "there is a remote possibility that the evidence which
may be disclosed by the Soviets would include evidence that
American prisoners of war were used for experimental
purposes by the Japanese BW group."
390/39/13/04 165 468 587 SFE 188/2 Brief 170/4
1947/08/01 Note by the Acting Secretary SWNCC concludes [A] insufficient data on hand to sustain
war crimes charge against ISHII et. al. and [B] the value of
Japanese BW information outweighs war crimes prosecution.
SWNCC OVERRULES SFE AND PRESSES FOR IMMUNITY.
270/02/13/07 153 145 73 SWNCC JCS Cresap,
Commander J.B.
SFE 188/2 File 107-0 163
1947/08/01 SFE 188/2, Interrogation of Certain Japanese by Russian Prosecutor Briefing paper on whether to grant war crimes immunity to
ISHII and others. Notes hesitancy of IPS Section over the
"trustworthiness" of its current evidence.
290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 Cresap,
Commander J.B.
SFE 188/2 SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/02
1947/08/01 SFE 188/2, Interrogation of Certain Japanese by Russian Prosecutor SWNCC concludes war crimes evidence against ISHII et. al.
insufficient at this time for prosecution and value of BW data
"outweighs value accruing from war crimes prosecution."
390/39/13/04 165 468 587 SFE/SWNCC JCS/SCAP Cresap,
Commander J.B.
SFE 188/2 170/5
1947/08/05 Rumors of Bacteriological Warfare (Ishii, Shiro) 441st CIC notified by COL Bthat "this case is closed with no
further investigation."
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.46 IRR File 441st
201
315/11
1947/08/05 Naval Aspects of Biological Warfare Extensive report on BW and its developments all over the
world, divided into country-specific sections. Russia
emphasized. 108 pp report prepared by Naval Technical
Intelligence.
190/25/17/07 330 199 103 Office of Naval
Intelligence
Chrm JCS & Sec
Nav
Inglis, RADM
Thomas B.
CD 23-1-4 041
1947/08/08 Interrogation of Certain Japanese by Russian Prosecutor. [Comments on
SWNCC 351/2/D]
SFE member R. A. Fearey offers further arguments in favor of
immunity. Argues IPS position is that there is insufficient
evidence for a war crimes case against ISHII, noting China as
well has not brought a case.
250/68/05/03 353 514 89 SFE Fearey, R. A. SWNCC
351/2/D
SFE Documents 304/02
1947/08/15 Experiments on POWs at Kyushu Imperial University Allegations of experimental operations on downed airmen,
include consumption of a human liver removed from one of
the bodies.
290/12/26/01 331 1331 1775 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File # 420 282
1947/08/23 Interrogation of Certain Japanese by Russian Prosecutor. [SWNCC 351/2/D] Concurrence by War Dept., CWS in proposed amendments -
that includes granting immunity to Japanese scientists.
250/68/05/03 353 514 89 WD, CWS SFE Wallington, COL.
E.C.
SWNCC
351/2/D
SFE Documents 304/03
1947/08/27 Interrogation of Certain Japanese by Russian Prosecutor. [Amendments to
SWNCC 351/2/D]
Annotated copy from War Dept., War Crimes Branch
proposes amendment to SWNCC 351 to retain BW
information in intelligence channels. Argues that its value is
considerable and should not be employed as war crimes
evidence.
250/68/05/03 353 514 89 WD, JAG SFE Hubbert, C.F. SWNCC
351/2/D
SFE Documents 304/04
1947/08/27 Interrogation of Certain Japanese by Russian Prosecutor. [Amendments to SFE
188/2]
Annotated copy from SFE includes dissent by State member
and counter proposal by Army member over issues of
immunity from war crimes charges and restriction of BW
information to highest national security compartment.
250/68/05/03 353 514 89 SFE SFE 188/2 SFE Documents 304/01
1947/09/06 607th CIC report on Shiro ISHII. Reports ISHII desirous "of making contact with China as an
intelligence agency." SCAP G-2 advises that "information
and whereabouts of ISHII, Shiro was a Top Secret matter."
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.47 IRR File 441st
201
315/10
1947/09/08 Interrogation of Certain Japanese by Russian Prosecutor State paper rejects offering immunity to ISHII et. al.
Recommends SCAP continue current level of interviews.
State views immunity offer as "a source of serious
embarrassment to the United States."
390/39/13/04 165 468 587 SWNCC JCS/SCAP Turner, Cpt E. L. SFE 188/3 170/6
1947/09/08 Note by the Acting Secretary [SFE 188/3] State Dept. cannot approve SFE 188/2 that info from ISHII &
associates will not be used as war crimes evidence. Suggests
further interrogations without any actual promises.
270/02/13/07 153 145 73 Turner, Captain E.L. SFE 188/3 File 107-0 164
1947/09/22 Biographical Sketches: Transmittal on members of the "Toyoda Group." Names
includes Yukio KIHARA
TOYODA Group viewed as an intelligence network being
developed by ISHII in North China.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.2 IRR File 441st
201
315/57i
1947/09/22 Biographical Sketches: Transmittal on members of the "Toyoda Group." Names
includes Tokijiro HOIA.
TOYODA Group viewed as an intelligence network being
developed by ISHII in North China. HOIA served in Manchuria
during the war.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.2 IRR File 441st
201
315/57h
1947/09/22 Biographical Sketches: Transmittal on members of the "Toyoda Group." Names
includes Kazukichi MIZUGUCHI.
TOYODA Group viewed as an intelligence network being
developed by ISHII in North China. Mizuguchi served in
Manchuria during the war.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.2 IRR File 441st
201
315/57g
1947/09/22 Biographical Sketches: Transmittal on members of the "Toyoda Group." Names
includes Kiyoshi SHIONO.
TOYODA Group viewed as an intelligence network being
developed by ISHII in North China.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.2 IRR File 441st
201
315/57k
1947/09/22 Biographical Sketches: Transmittal on members of the "Toyoda Group." Names
includes Haruo Asai.
TOYODA Group viewed as an intelligence network being
developed by ISHII in North China. ASAI assigned to
Manchuria during the war.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.2 IRR File 441st
201
315/57f
1947/09/22 Biographical Sketches: Transmittal on members of the "Toyoda Group." Names
includes Sankichi SASAKI.
TOYODA Group viewed as an intelligence network being
developed by ISHII in North China. SASAKI began overseas
service in North China in Sept. 1942 and was repatriated
from Manchuria in June 1946.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.2 IRR File 441st
201
315/57e
1947/09/22 Biographical Sketches: Transmittal on members of the "Toyoda Group." Names
includes Tetsuji, SUGAWARA.
TOYODA Group viewed as an intelligence network being
developed by ISHII in North China. G-2 notes that Sugawara
did his wartime military service in Japan only.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.2 IRR File 441st
201
315/57d
1947/09/22 Biographical Sketches: Transmittal on members of the "Toyoda Group." Names
includes Kinji KOJIMA.
TOYODA Group viewed as an intelligence network being
developed by ISHII in North China. Kojima served in North
China 1937-1944.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.2 IRR File 441st
201
315/57c
1947/09/22 Biographical Sketches: Transmittal on members of the "Toyoda Group." Names
includes Kanji ISHIHARA
TOYODA Group viewed as an intelligence network being
developed by ISHII in North China.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.2 IRR File 441st
201
315/57j
1947/09/22 Biographical Sketches: Transmittal on members of the "Toyoda Group." Names
includes Takeo NAKANO.
TOYODA Group viewed as an intelligence network being
developed by ISHII in North China.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.2 IRR File 441st
201
315/57b
1947/09/22 Biographical Sketches: Transmittal on members of the "Toyoda Group." Names
includes Hokyo TOYODA.
TOYODA Group viewed as an intelligence network being
developed by ISHII in North China.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.2 IRR File 441st
201
315/57a
1947/09/23 Biographical Sketches: Transmittal on members of the "Toyoda Group." Names
include TOYODA, NAKANO, KOJIMA, SUGAWARA, SASAKI, ASAI, MIZUGUCHI,
HOIA, KIHARA, ISHIHARA, & SHIONO.
TOYODA Group viewed as an intelligence network being
developed by ISHII in North China.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.2 IRR File 441st
201
315/56
1947/09/25 Affidavit of Dr. Mark G. Herbst on the circumstances of the death of Cpl
Charles D. Kirk at Camp Hoten
Provides his notes on Kirk's general sick call ailments.
Testifies to the trauma from a beating inflicted by a
Japanese guard Eiichi Noda as the immediate cause of death.
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP JAG War Crimes
Office report
242/41
1947/09/25 Far Eastern Section news summaries: "Imperial Status Saves Emperor From
Dock"
Joseph Keenan, IMTFE chief prosecutor stated "Had he -
Emperor HIROHITO - been anyone else, he would have been in
the dock too."
250/49/25/06 059 1371 23 084/06
1947/09/25 Affidavit of Dr. Mark G. Herbst on the circumstances of the death of Seaman
William B. Jones at Camp Hoten
Testifies to the nature of the medical records he kept and to
the probable causes [pneumonia complicated by
malnutrition].
290/12/25/04 331 1331 1762 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP JAG War Crimes
Office report
242/40
1947/09/26 Interrogation of Certain Japanese by the Russian Prosecutor. [SFE 188/4] Army, CAD member of the SFE formally disagrees with State
position that BW intelligence can be obtained from Japanese
scientists without guaranteed immunity from war crimes.
Argues national security concern is overriding.
390/39/14/03 165 468 628 WD, CAD SFE Cheseldine, COL R.
M.
SFE 188/4 276/1
1947/09/27 Note by the Secretary [SFE 188/4] Army and Air Force lobby heavily for ISHII immunity from war
crimes, even if this risks future embarrassment for the US
gov't. Justifies all this by invoking "the security of the United
States."
270/02/13/07 153 145 73 Cresap,
Commander J.B.
SFE 188/4 File 107-0 165
1947/09/29 Interrogation of Certain Japanese by Russian Prosecutor [SFE 188/4] Civil Affairs Division rejects the State position and asserts
that ISHII et. al. will not provide the details of the BW impact
on humans without a promise of immunity. Army & Air Force
consider the national security value outweighs
embarrassment.
390/39/13/04 165 468 587 SFE/SWNCC JCS/SCAP Cresap,
Commander J.B
SFE 188/4 170/7
1947/10/01 Interrogation of Japanese BW Experts Voices disagreement with War Department and Air Force
over granting immunity to ISHII. Asserts intent of SFE 188/2
was to see what they can get without such a promise - which
Fearey believes will "meet our essential needs."
250/68/05/03 353 514 89 Fearey, R. A. Penfield Fearey, R. A. 204
1947/10/04 Anonymous letter to MacArthur Copy of original Japanese letter accusing Shiro ISHII of war
crimes. [No translation in this folder].
290/12/04/06 331 1294 1434 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
Legal Section/
GHQ/SCAP
Case File #330 Folder #13 255/06
1947/10/24 Infectious Disease Research Laboratory (DENSENBYO KENKYSHO) SCAP Investigative Division notes that Case 1117 is now part
of Case 330, which has been taken over by SCAP, GHQ, G-2.
No further action is contemplated by this agent until such
time that G-2 releases Investigative Division Case #330."
290/12/27/05 331 1331 1806 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #1117 277/25
1947/10/29 Interview with Tomasada MASUDA on dysentery. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-I 035/11
1947/11/00 Interview with Dr. ISHIKAWA on tsutsugamushi fever. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-Z 035/29
1947/11/00 Interview with Masaji KITANO on New Diagnostic Method of Typhus Fever in the Early
Stages of the Disease.
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 024 254/30
1947/11/00 Interview with Masaji KITANO On a New Preparation of Method of Typhus Vaccine. 2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 025 254/31
1947/11/00 Interviews with Dr. Yukio KASAHARA & Masaji KITANO on Tsutsugamushi Fever: human experiments. 2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 019 254/25
1947/11/03 Interview with Dr. Katsumasa UEDA on mucin. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-P 035/18
1947/11/03 Interview with Dr. Katsumasa UEDA on Mucous Substances Pertaining to Bacterial Biological
Research.
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 014 254/11
1947/11/03 Interview with Dr. Katsumasa UEDA on Mucous Substances Pertaining to Bacterial Biological
Research. [see also 254/11].
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 015 254/16
1947/11/04 Interview with Dr. Katsumasa UEDA on mucin. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-P 035/19
1947/11/04 Interview with Dr. Katsumasa UEDA on mucin experiments. 2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 014 254/10
1947/11/07 Interview with Dr. Tachio ISHIKAWA on Songo: Epidemic Hemorrhagic Fever: animal & human
experiments.
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 018 254/21
1947/11/07 Interview with Dr. Tachio ISHIKAWA on songo: epidemic hemorrhagic fever. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-U 035/24
1947/11/13 Interview with Shiro [Yukio?] KASAHARA & Masaji KITANO on songo: epidemic hemorrhagic fever. A separate study of
fever charts is attached.
290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-T 035/23
1947/11/13 Interview with Dr. Masaji KITANO on typhus. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-AF 035/35
1947/11/13 Interview with Dr. Masaji KITANO On a New Diagnostic Method of Typhus Fever in Early Stage
of the Disease.
290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-AG 035/36
1947/11/13 Interview with Dr. Masaji KITANO On a New Preparation Method of Typhus Vaccine. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-AH 035/37
1947/11/13 Interview with Drs. Yukio Kasahara & Madaji KITANO on tick encephalitis. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-Y 035/28
1947/11/13 Interviews with Dr. Yukio Kasahara & Masaji Kitano on Tick Encephalitis: human experiment. 2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 019 254/24
1947/11/13 Interview with Masaji KITANO on Typhus: human experiments. 2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 023 254/29
1947/11/13 Interviews with Shiro Kasahara & Masaji KITANO on Songo: Epidemic Hemorrhagic Fever: animal & human
experiments.
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 017 254/20
1947/11/15 Interview with Dr. Hideo FUTAGI on Tuberculosis: human experiments. [note: incomplete
document].
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 020 254/26
1947/11/15 Interview with Dr. Yukimasa YAGASAWA on Plant Agents: experiments in stinking smut of wheat &
nematosis of wheat & rye as agents for massive crop
destruction.
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 016 254/19
1947/11/15 Interview with Dr. Hideo FUTAGI on tuberculosis. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-AA 035/30
1947/11/15 Interview with Dr. Yukimasa YAGASAWA on plant agents. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-S 035/22
1947/11/17 Interview with Dr. Kiyoshi HAYAKAWA on Bruculosis experiments at Harbin, 1937-1940. 2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 009 254/02
1947/11/17 Interview with Dr. Kiyoshi HAYAKAWA on brucellosis. 2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway "A,"
Item #8
230/5
1947/11/17 Interview with Dr. Kiyoshi HAYAKAWA on brucellosis. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-F 035/07
1947/11/18 Interview with Dr. Shogo HOSOYA on Toxins: gas gangrene, tetanus and Shiga dysentery. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-M 035/15
1947/11/18 Interview with Dr. Saburo KOJIMA on salmonella, dysentery, typhoid. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-K 035/13
1947/11/18 Interview with Dr. Saburo KOJIMA, National Institute of Health, Japan on animal & human experiments and vaccines re: salmonella,
dysentery, & typhoid.
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 011 254/05
1947/11/18 Interview with Dr. Shogo HOSOYA on preparation of toxins for gas gangrene, tetanus and Shiga
dysentery.
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 012 254/07
1947/11/20 Interview with Dr. ARITA on Typhus: animal experiments in Harbin, 1942-1945. 2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 014 254/33
1947/11/20 Interview with Dr. TAKAHASHI on aerosols. 2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway "A,"
Item #8
230/1
1947/11/20 Interview with Dr. TAKAHASHI on aerosols. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-B 035/03
1947/11/20 Interview with Dr. ARITA on typhus. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-AD 035/33
1947/11/22 Interview with Dr. Kozo OKAMOTO on autopsies performed at Harbin, 1938-1945 [see also
254/13].
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 015 254/18
1947/11/22 Interview with Dr. Kiyoshi OTA on brucellosis. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-E 035/06
1947/11/22 Interview with Dr. Shiro ISHII on Monin Ocuccus experiments. 2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 014 254/14
1947/11/22 Interview with Dr. Shiro ISHII on botulism. 2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway "A,"
Item #8
230/3
1947/11/22 Interview with Dr. Shiro ISHII on brucellosis. 2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway "A,"
Item #8
230/4
1947/11/22 Interview with Dr. Shiro ISHII on Tularemia: human experiments. 2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 021 254/27
1947/11/22 Interview with Dr. Shiro ISHII Experiments with an American strain of influenza. [see also
254/9].
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 015 254/15
1947/11/22 Interview with Dr. Shiro ISHII on human experiments with a strain of American influenza. 2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 014 254/09
1947/11/22 Interview with Dr. Shiro ISHII on Small Pox: human experiments. 2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 018 254/22
1947/11/22 Interview with Dr. Shiro ISHII on experiments re gas gangrene. 2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 011 254/06
1947/11/22 Interview with Dr. Kozo OKAMOTO on autopsies performed at Harbin, 1938-1945. 2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 014 254/13
1947/11/22 Interview with Dr. Shiro ISHII on Tetanus: human experiments. 2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 018 254/23
1947/11/22 Interview with Dr. Shiro ISHII on tetanus. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-W 035/26
1947/11/22 Interview with Dr. Shiro ISHII on gas gangrene. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-L 035/14
1947/11/22 Interview with Dr. Shiro ISHII on influenza. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-N 035/16
1947/11/22 Interview with Dr. Shiro ISHII on meningococcus. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-O 035/17
1947/11/22 Interview with Dr. Shiro ISHII on small pox. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-V 035/25
1947/11/22 Interview with Dr. Shiro ISHII on tularemia. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-AB 035/31
1947/11/22 Interview with Dr. Kozo OKAMOTO on autopsies at Harbin, 1938-1945. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-R 035/21
1947/11/22 Interview with Dr. Shiro ISHII on botulism. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-D 035/05
1947/11/24 Interview with Dr. TABEI on human experiments with Shiga dysentery. 2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 010 254/04
1947/11/24 Interview with Dr. TABEI on paratyphoid. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-Q 035/20
1947/11/24 Interview with Dr. TABEI on Shiga dysentery. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-J 035/12
1947/11/24 Interview with Dr. TABEI on Typhoid: human experiment in Harbin, 1938-1943. 2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 022 254/28
1947/11/24 Interview with Dr. Kiyoshi OTA on anthrax. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-C 035/04
1947/11/24 Interview with Dr. TABEI on Paratyphoid [see also 254/12]. 2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 015 254/17
1947/11/24 Interview with Dr. Kiyoshi OTA on anthrax. 2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway "A,"
Item #8
230/2
1947/11/24 Interview with Dr. TABEI on Paratyphoid. 2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 014 254/12
1947/11/24 Interview with Dr. TABEI on typhoid. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-AC 035/32
1947/11/25 Interview with Dr. Yujiro YAMANOUCHI on brucellosis. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-G 035/08
1947/11/25 Interview with Yujiro YAMAGUCHI on Bruculosis experiments at Harbin, 1939-1940. 2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 009 254/01
1947/11/25 Interview with Dr. Yujiro YAMANOUCHI on brucellosis. 2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway "A,"
Item #8
230/6
1947/11/25 Interview with Dr. Kaoru ISHIMITSU on tetanus. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-X 035/27
1947/11/26 Interview with Gonji SAKUYAMA [?] on Typhus: animal experiments in Harbin, 1939-1945. 2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 014 254/32
1947/11/26 Interview with Genji SAKUYAMA on typhus. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-AI 035/38
1947/11/28 Interview with Dr. Toyshiro HAMADA on Typhus: human experiments in Harbin, 1943-1945. 2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway B: 028 254/34
1947/11/28 Interview with Dr. Toyohiro HAMADA on typhus. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-AE 035/34
1947/11/29 Interview with Dr. Yoshifumi TSUYAMA Decontamination. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-H 035/10
1947/11/29 Interview with Dr. Yoshifumi TSUYAMA Decontamination. 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-H 035/09
1947/11/29 Interview with Yoshifumi TSUYAMA on decontamination experiments made at Army Medical
College, 1943-45.
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1947/12/00 Index for Slides 290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-AJ 035/39
1947/12/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (Secret), Book 7 War Crimes (WC), SCAP AG decimal file list of documents for
000.5 - war crimes/war criminals
290/10/33/02 331 1158A 765 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 1 292/01
1947/12/01 Record of the Trial of Japanese General Hisao TANI, held responsible for the
infamous "Rape of Nanking," December 12-21, 1937.
File includes a Chinese language account, but not a copy of a
"summary translation" that was made.
270/12/28/04 319 85 2715 Army Military
Attaché,
Nanking China
WD, G-2 Marshall, CPT
James W., military
attaché
ID 420805 275
1947/12/09 Current Swedish Interests in Chemical & Biological Warfare Activities Cover sheet only. 270/09/23/07 319 82 2901 Scientific
Branch/MIS
Project 3969 023
1947/12/12 Summary Report on B.W. Investigations (74 pp) Interviews with 22 Japanese BW scientists on their basic
research. Includes ISHII, Kasahara, Kitano, Tabei, Ishikawa,
Okamoto, Takahasi. NOTE: "No question of immunity
guarantee from war crimes prosecution was ever raised
during these interviews."
290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C-A 035/02
1947/12/12 Summary Report on B.W. Investigations Cover to extensive detailed findings from the Japanese
investigations. Dr. Edwin Hill notes that some of the findings
are the result of experiments on humans. Declares the cost
[250,000 yen] was a pittance against the millions spent by
the Japanese
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Chief, Basic
Sciences, Camp
Detrick
Chief, Chemical
Corps
Hill, Dr. Edwin Dugway "A,"
Item #8
230
1947-1948 TS Decimal Files (1945-52): War crimes/war criminals 7 cable messages re Russian efforts to interrogate ISHII &
colleagues: [1] 7 Feb 47, [2] 10 Feb 47 C-69946, [3] 20
Mar 47 W-94446, [4] 2 June 47 W-99277, [5] 21 Jun 47 W-
80671, [6] 23 Jun 47 C-53555, & [7] 13 Mar 48 W-97605.
290/24/01/05 331 26 1 AG 000.5 (TS) 050
1947-1948 Russian request to interrogate Japanese scientists Army comments on SWNCC 351 series documents 1947-48.
Request by Russian to interrogate ISHII, OTA, & KIKUCHI.
270/15/31/03 319 154 2 Army P&O Staff SWNCC 351 198
1947-1948 Interrogation of Certain Japanese by Russian Prosecutor References a 60 page report by ISHII and others that is in
progress. Possibly item #JWC35.
250/68/04/05 353 503 53 SWNCC & SFE SFE 188 series 203
1947-1948 Interrogation of Certain Japanese by Russian Prosecutor Includes discussions by the State staff arguing against
extending war crimes immunity to ISHII and others.
250/68/05/03 353 514 89 SWNCC & SFE SFE 188 series 202
1947-1948 Interrogation of Certain Japanese by Russian Prosecutor Includes discussions by the Army Civil Affairs Div. staff urging
immunity for ISHII and others as a matter of national security.
390/39/14/03 165 468 628 SANACC SWNCC 351
series
201
1947-1948 Interrogation of Certain Japanese by Russian Prosecutor Includes discussions by the Joint Chiefs of Staff of human
experiments by the Japanese.
190/01/19/02 218 4 24 SANACC SWNCC
351series
200
1947-1950 Select photocopies of documents from Dugway Proving Ground of select
documents related to Japanese BW research
This entry is a general collective description of the individual
documents.
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Dugway B: 009-
#032
254
1948/00/00 Biographical Summary Sheet: Prepared by WD, G-2 Compilation Branch. Note: file has ISHII's address in Chiba. 270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.1 IRR File 441st
201
315/58c
1948/01/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (Secret), Book 1 War Crimes (WC), SCAP AG decimal file list of documents for
000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/35/03 331 1169 785-23 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 3 293/01
1948/01/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (Secret), Book 1 War Crimes (WC), SCAP AG decimal file list of documents for
000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/35/03 331 1169 785-23 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 4 293/02
1948/01/06 Biological Warfare Activities in Latin America Cover sheet only. 270/09/23/07 319 82 2902 Scientific
Branch/MIS
Project 4001 024
1948/01/09 SCAP Legal Section recommendation that case #330 [re: ISHII] be closed From notes "Action recommended by the Board. nst." 290/24/02/03 331 1901 1 Case 1117 SCAP/Legal TS
Corresp., BW
243/03
1948/01/12 Foreign Documents Branch Translation No. 102: Reports on Japanese
Bacteriological Research (Vol. 2)
Translations of 8 Japanese bacteriological experiments and
reports by ISHII, INOUYE, OTA, TAKANO, NANANO, UEDA,
SONOGUCHI, OTSUKA, UCHINO & MASADA related to cholera,
glanders, bacilli & mucins.
370/15/22/06 038 182 69 Foreign Documents
Branch, CIA
132
1948/01/12 Foreign Documents Branch Translation No. 102: Reports on Japanese
Bacteriological Research (Vol. 2)
Cover and table of contents only. 631/53/13/2 263 60 6 Foreign Documents
Branch, CIA
CIA Job #78-
3109A
134
1948/01/12 Foreign Documents Branch Translation No. 102: Reports on Japanese
Bacteriological Research (Vol. 1)
Cover and table of contents only. 631/53/13/2 263 060 6 Foreign Documents
Branch, CIA
CIA Job #78-
3109A
133
1948/01/12 Foreign Documents Branch Translation No. 102: Reports on Japanese
Bacteriological Research (Vol. 1)
Translations of 17 Japanese bacteriological experiments and
reports by ISHII, SATO, WATANABE, OZAWA, INOUYE, INABA
& ITAKURA related to typhoid, paratyphoid, cholera, glanders,
bacilli & mucins.
370/15/22/06 038 182 69 Foreign Documents
Branch, CIA
131
1948/01/29 SAGAMIGAHARA Army Hospital [Case File # 290] Yasuichi HATTORI interned in Sugamo prison, Jan. 24, 1948. 290/12/25/07 331 1331 1771 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #290 280/6
1948/02/00 Undated memo by Army seeking SFE working group meeting to resolve
immunity issue raised in SFE 188/4.
Notes action delayed pending reports from Army CWS trip to
Japan. Hill & Victor Report [see JWC 35/02 & JWC 254]
provides full response from Japanese scientists. See JWC
170/8 for subsequent SFE & SWNCC actions.
390/39/14/03 165 468 628 Army, CAD SFE 276/2
1948/03/04 Interrogation of Certain Japanese by Russian Prosecutor [SFE 188/5] Technical experts report that "necessary information and
scientific data have been obtained to your satisfaction."
270/02/13/07 153 145 73 Cresap,
Commander J.B.
SFE 188/5 File 107-0 166
1948/03/04 Interrogation of Certain Japanese by Russian Prosecutor [SFE 188/5] SFE advises SWNCC that [CWS & SGO] experts sent to Japan
are satisfied with the BW information being provided by ISHII.
Advise SCAP to resubmit its recommendation for immunity
for ISHII et. al..
390/39/13/04 165 468 587 SFE/SWNCC JCS/SCAP Cresap,
Commander J.B
SFE 188/5 170/8
1948/03/09 Classified Message W-97276 re Iva Toguri aka Tokyo Rose Army notifies FEC/SCAP to provide full support for Justice
Department reinvestigation of Iva Toguri.
290/10/35/03 331 313 785-23 Sec Army FEC Draper. SCAP AG 000.5
(S)
312/05
1948/03/11 Interrogation of Certain Japanese by Russian Prosecutor [SANACC 351/3] "Reports by technical experts who have returned from your
theater indicate that to date necessary information and
scientific data have been obtained to your satisfaction."
250/68/04/05 353 503 53 SWNCC JCS & CINCFE SWNCC SWNCC 351/3 008/04
1948/03/11 Interrogation of Certain Japanese by Russian Prosecutor [SANACC 351/3] "Reports by technical experts who have returned from your
theater indicate that to date necessary information and
scientific data have been obtained to your satisfaction."
270/15/31/03 319 154 1 SWNCC JCS & CINCFE SWNCC SWNCC 351/3 P&O 000.5 TS 005/12
1948/03/11 Note by the Secretary SFE 188/5 forwarded to JCS. 270/02/13/07 153 145 73 Moseley, Schulgen,
Lowrance & Field
SANACC 351/3 File 107-0 167
1948/03/11 Interrogation of Certain Japanese by Russian Prosecutor [(SANA-5974).
Memorandum for the JCS.
"Reports by technical experts who have returned from your
theater indicate that to date necessary information and
scientific data have been obtained to your satisfaction"
270/15/31/03 319 154 1 SWNCC JCS SWNCC SANA-5974 P&O 000.5 TS 005/13
1948/03/12 Interrogation of Certain Japanese by Russian Prosecutor Decision paper on SFE 188/5 now transmitted as SANACC
351/3.
390/39/13/04 165 468 587 SFE/SWNCC JCS/SCAP Cresap,
Commander J.B
SFE 188/5
Decision
170/9
1948/03/12 Decision on SFE 188/5 Subcommittee approved SFE 188/5 on 11.3.1948. 270/02/13/07 153 145 73 Cresap,
Commander J.B.
SFE 188/5
Decision
File 107-0 168
1948/03/13 Outgoing Classified Message [CM OUT 97605] SFE 188/5 submitted to MacArthur. 270/02/13/07 153 145 73 War Dept. SCAP Tokyo
Japan;
MacArthur fr.
JCS
WAR 97605 File 107-0 169
1948/03/15 Interrogation of Certain Japanese by Russian Prosecutor. [SM-9774] JCS Staff memo and cover sheet forwards WAR 97605 to
SCAP as a reply C-52423 (6 May 1947).
250/68/04/05 353 503 53 SWNCC SWNCC Papers
351 Series
SWNCC
Documents
308/03a
1948/03/15 Interrogation of Certain Japanese by Russian Prosecutor [CM OUT 97605] JCS reply indicates BW experts in Washington are satisfied
with BW data from Japanese scientists and SCAP should
resubmit "your recommendations Parts 3B and 5" for further
consideration.
250/68/04/05 353 503 53 JCS SCAP SWNCC Papers
351 Series
SWNCC
Documents
308/03b
1948/03/16 Classified Message C-59268 re Iva Toguri aka Tokyo Rose FEC notifies Army that G-2 will provide full support for
Justice Department reinvestigation of Iva Toguri.
290/10/35/03 331 313 785-23 FEC Sec Army Duff, COL R. G. SCAP AG 000.5
(S)
312/04
1948/03/23 Transmits SANACC 351/3 Attached M/R cites WAR 97605 request to CINCF to
resubmit his original request to SWNCC for exempting any
BW interrogation information from war crimes evidence.
270/15/31/03 319 154 1 WD/G-3 CINCFE WFV Routing form P&O 000.5 TS 005/15
1948/03/23 Interrogation of Certain Japanese by Russian Prosecutor. Memo for record cites May 6 message noting additional
information may be obtained provided it not be used as "war
crimes evidence."
270/15/31/03 319 154 1 WD/G-3 LTC Burch Memo for
record
P&O 000.5 TS 005/14
1948/04/01 Classified Message C-59641 re Iva Toguri aka Tokyo Rose FEC notifies Washington that Justice Department - FBI
reinvestigation of Iva Toguri is completed.
290/10/35/03 331 313 785-23 FEC Sec Army Duff, COL R. G. SCAP AG 000.5
(S)
312/03
1948/04/02 Classified Message C-59664 re SANACC 351/3 & SWNCC 351/2/D SCAP notifies JCS that it did not receive a copy of SWNCC
351/2/D needs clarification in order to act on SANACC
351/3.
290/10/35/03 331 313 785-23 SCAP AG JCS Levy COL R. M.
AGD
SWNCC
351/2/D
SCAP AG 000.5
(S)
312/01
1948/04/02 Message C-59664, re SANACC 351/3 SCAP G-2 requests clarification from JCS of reference to
SWNCC 351/2/D, "which was not received."
290/10/35/03 331 313 785-23 SCAP, G-2 JCS Bethune, LTC P.H. C-59664 008/01
1948/04/03 Message W98949, re SWNCC 351/2/D JCS notifies CINCFE that SWNCC 351/2/D is SCAP message
C52423 of 1947/05/06 submitted to SWNCC for action.
290/10/35/03 331 313 785-23 JCS SCAP, CINCFE W98949 008/02
1948/04/03 Tokyo 2d Military Hospital No evidence of atrocities. Case closed. 290/12/25/07 331 1331 1771 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #385 281/3
1948/04/04 Classified Message W -98949 re SWNCC 351/2/D JCS notifies SCAP that it submitted copies of the paper to
SWNCC Committee members on 6 May 47. Unclear how War
Department coordinated discussion with SCAP regarding
immunity for Japanese scientists.
290/10/35/03 331 313 785-23 JCS CINCFE Levy COL R. M.
AGD
SWNCC
351/2/D
SCAP AG 000.5
(S)
312/02
1948/04/09 The #731 Unit for Prevention of Infectious Diseases and Water Supply of the
Kwantung Army. 441 CIC report.
Relates a Japanese story that the Russians used a bacteria
bomb against the Kwantung Army during the 1939
Nomonhan Incident that led to deaths & infections of both
men & animal stocks. Japanese then determined they would
need BW in the next war.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.48 IRR File 441st
201
315/09
1948/04/15 Russian Bacteriological Warfare Research 441st CIC report indicates about 30 members of Unit 731
were captured by the USSR at the end of the war and "are
working on bacteriological research project near Moscow."
Reports ISHII alleges Russian are developing a bacteria bomb.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.49 IRR File 441st
201
315/08
1948/04/26 Unit 731/ISHII Unit. Background report by 441st CIC on security concerns
about Japanese BW information that has appeared in 2 articles.
441st instigates investigation to identify how highly
classified BW information was making its way to the press.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.50 IRR File 441st
201
315/07
1948/07/00 SCAP File List 000.5 (Secret), Book 2 War Crimes (WC), SCAP AG decimal file list of documents for
000.5 - war crimes/war criminals.
290/10/35/03 331 1169 785-23 SCAP, AG 000.5 folder 5 293/03
1948/07/12 Soviet Chemical and Biological Warfare 270/09/23/07 319 82 2903 Scientific
Branch/MIS
Project 4215 017
1948/07/30 Germ Warfare by Japan Charged. Article in "Stars & Stripes" Red Star article claims Japan "planned large scale germ
warfare against the Allies. Reports that Russian uncovered a
special bacteriological warfare station near Harbin.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.51 IRR File 441st
201
315/06
1948/08/04 Classified Message WAR 87011re Red Star article on Japanese BW factory at
Pingfan and allegations that they intended to embark offensively "on a large
scale" .
SCAP G-2 request comments from Washington about any
"changes in Russian attitude on Japanese wartime biological
warfare activities."
290/10/35/03 331 313 785-23 FEC WD, G-2 Duff, COL R. G. SCAP AG 000.5
(S)
312/07
1948/08/07 Classified Message C-62836 alerts Army to Red Star article about Japanese BW
development at Pingfan
Marks continuing effort by USSR to have Shiro ISHII charged
as a war criminal.
290/10/35/03 331 313 785-23 CINFE Army SCAP AG 000.5
(S)
312/06
1948/11/26 Case closed "No further investigation to be conducted by this Division." 290/12/25/07 331 1331 1772 Legal Section/
GHQ/SCAP
Case File #330 231/51
1948/12/10 Shinagawa POW Hospital Case against Capt. Hisakichi TOKUDA for mistreatment &
medical malpractice against POWs in his charge. He was
sentenced to death. With no other persons charged.
290/12/28/03 331 1331 1822 Legal/Investigati
ve Division
SCAP Case File #
1873
283
194812/14 Policy Covering the Classification of Matters Concerning Biological Warfare Replaces general classification level of Top Secret with a
detailed spectrum from Unclassified to Top Secret levels.
290/20/14/03 331 1755 7431 Army, TAGO 267/2
1949 [est.] Reports on Japanese Bacteriological Research: Report No. 918: "Toxicity of
Mucins (MA) and Mucoids (PA), Vol. V of Biological Research on Organisms in
Gastric Mucins," by Shiro ISHII, Senji UCHINO, & Chisada MASUDA.
One of 17 experiments conducted by the Japanese Army on
BW, pages 246-267.
370/15/22/06 038 182 69 CIA Foreign Documents
Branch, CIA
CIA/FDB #102,
Vol. II
132/08
1949 [est.] Reports on Japanese Bacteriological Research: Report No. 917: "Biological
Research on Organisms in Gastric Mucin, Vol. IV" by Shiro ISHII, Senji UCHINO, &
Chisada Masuda.
One of 17 experiments conducted by the Japanese Army on
BW, pages 229-245.
370/15/22/06 038 182 69 CIA Foreign Documents
Branch, CIA
CIA/FDB #102,
Vol. II
132/07
1949 est Report of "A" [Anthrax] [copy from Dugway Proving Ground] (406 pages) 406 page study [some initial pages missing] of detailed
"microscopical investigation" of specific human body organs
to anthrax bacillus. Reports produced by the Army BW labs
at Ft Detrick from Japanese human experiments.
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Army, CCRDC,
BW Labs
56-FDTS-203 252
1949 est Report of "G" [Glanders] [copy from Dugway Proving Ground] (372 pages) 372 page study of detailed "microscopical investigation" of
specific human body organs to glanders. Reports produced
by the Army BW labs at Ft Detrick from Japanese human
experiments.
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Army, CCRDC,
BW Labs
56-FDTS-204 251
1949 est Reports on Japanese Bacteriological Research: Report No. 664: "General
Observations on the Increase in Pathogenicity of Organisms in Gastric Mucin
Experiments with Plague, Cholera, Dysentery Organisms & Gartner's Bacillus
Entritidis" by NAKANO, UEDA
One of 17 experiments conducted by the Japanese Army on
BW, pages 215-228.
370/15/22/06 038 182 69 CIA Foreign Documents
Branch, CIA
CIA/FDB #102,
Vol. II
132/06
1949 est Report of "Q" [Plague] [copy from Dugway Proving Ground] (744 pages) 744 page study [some initial pages missing] of detailed
"microscopical investigation" of specific human body organs
to plague. Reports produced by the Army BW labs at Ft
Detrick from Japanese human experiments.
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Army, CCRDC,
BW Labs
56-FDTS-197 253
1949/01/13 Policy Covering the Classification of Matters Concerning Biological Warfare Supercedes and replaces policy established by JCS at end of
World War II in JCS Policy #52, November 19, 1945.
290/20/14/03 331 1755 7431 FEC/G-2 267/1
1949/02/14 Radiological, Chemical and Other Toxic Material Army , SGO limits all experiments using radioactive isotopes
and 'other dangerous new chemicals'.
290/20/14/03 331 1755 7431 Army, Chief of
Staff
267/3
1949/03/11 Aids to the Collection of Information for Biological Warfare Intelligence 15 page directive includes appendices on "Biological Warfare
Agents," "Indications of BW Activity," and a "Glossary."
290/20/14/03 331 1755 7431 Army, G-2 Army, CWS 267/4
1949/04/29 Technical Intelligence Requirements of the Chemical Corps Army Chemical Corps includes human testing as part of the
means for development of offensive & defensive CW
intelligence.
290/20/14/03 331 1755 7431 Army, G-2 Army, CWS 267/5
1949/11/25 ISHII Unit, Harbin Anti-plague Water Supply Section. Report that 9 POWs from the ISHII Unit ostensibly were sent
from Irkursk to Khaborovsk in Sept. 1948, but were actually
taken to former worksite to uncover the lab. Group never
heard from again.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.52 IRR File 441st
201
315/05
1949/12/25 Russian Trial of Japanese for Biological Warfare Series of newspaper articles covering trials of 12 Japanese at
Khabarovsk. Claims by USSR that testing was performed on
U.S. POWs. Japanese demonstrations at Soviet embassy
over deaths of 300,000 Japanese POWs in Manchuria &
Siberia.
290/20/11/06 331 1755 7431 SCAP, Economic
& Scientific Sec.
Topical File:
Biological
Warfare
007/1
1949/12/27 Far East Service new summaries: "Japes Indicted on Germ Warfare Charges" USSR begins trial of 12 Japanese Army personnel for
offensive use of "bacteriological weapons."
250/49/25/06 059 1371 23 084/07
1949/12/27 United Press article: "Reds Say GI's in Jap Germ Test" USSR BW trial at Khabarovsk cites confession by MAJ Tomio
KARASAWA that in 1943 American POWs at Mukden were
experimented on by Unit 731 personnel "to ascertain the
degree of vulnerability of the American Army to different
combat infections."
250/49/25/06 059 1371 23 084/08
1950 Materials on the Trial of Former Servicemen of the Japanese Army Charged
with Manufacturing and Employing Bacteriological Weapons
Excerpts of interrogations of Japanese tried by Russian
military tribunal in Khabarovsk for war crimes.
270/13/32/06 319 85 7663 Foreign
Languages
Publishing
House, USSR
ID 940041 026
1950 est Biological Warfare: The Criminal Weapon of Imperialist Aggressor by Regenskii,
Rozenblut, & Smirnov
137 pp typescript based on materials from the Russian BW
trials at Kharbarovsk. [poor, often illegible copy].
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
254/39
1950/00/00 Translation of Japanese article with reference to "Surgeon Maj-Gen Ishii"
[undated]
Article appears to be a reference to Feb. 1950 newspaper
article from Pravda.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.5 IRR File 441st
201
315/53
1950/00/00 Translation of Japanese article with reference to "Surgeon Maj-Gen Ishii"
[undated]
Article appears to be a reference to Feb. 1950 newspaper
article from Pravda.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.4 IRR File 441st
201
315/54
1950/01/09 Redacted letter on current state & well being if Shiro ISHII. Includes a map to
Ishii's house, which he has turned into a hotel.
States ISHII in financial straits. Lists associated documents -
interrogation of Hidotake YAMADA & the Scientific
Intelligence Survey in Japan, Vol. V: Biological Warfare.
2002/06/06 263 016 27 DB8515 CIA Name File:
ISHII, Shiro
027/03
1950/02/02 Post article: "Asks Trial of HIROHITO: Envoy Here Delivers Charge that a Dozen
Japanese Plotted Bacteriological War"
Story of USSR note delivered to Secretary of State, Dean
Acheson demanding a war crimes trial of Emperor HIROHITO.
250/49/25/06 059 1371 23 084/10
1950/02/04 Surgeon General Named in Soviet Germ Warfare Charge Missing Report that ISHII has been missing since the "guilty" verdict
in Dec. 1947 at the Russian BW trial at Khaborovsk. ISHII
said to have been managing a hotel at Shinjuku since the
end of the war.
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser.53 IRR File 441st
201
315/04
1950/02/08 State Department Memorandum of Conversation: Soviet Note Requesting New
War Crimes Trials
Concern of certain FEC members not to reopen the war
crimes issue against the Emperor.
250/49/25/06 059 1371 23 State Dept. 084/11
1950/02/09 Complicity of Emperor in Alleged Bacteriological Strategy Denied Sadataka Tanemura, former Kwantung Army Staff member
testified at Russian trials and absolved the Emperor of any
knowledge of the Army's BW plans.
290/20/11/06 331 1755 7431 SCAP, Economic
& Scientific Sec.
Topical File:
Biological
Warfare
007/2
1950/02/27 Soviet Waged Germ Warfare in Manchuria, POW Alleges Newspaper article reports Russian 1944 attack near Shenho,
Manchuria with anthrax.
290/20/11/06 331 1755 7431 SCAP, Economic
& Scientific Sec.
Topical File:
Biological
Warfare
007/3
1950/05/00 Check List of Seized Japanese Records in the National Archives Article [28 pp] in Far Eastern Quarterly also provides
comments on seized Japanese documents and books in other
institutions.
2910 non-
record
Morley, James
William
014
1950/05/14 Initial Processing of the Records of the International Prosecution Section, SCAP
(Project 50-27)
Attachments include descriptions of IMTFE, IPS, Defense
Counsel, & SCAP G-2 documents & records. A separate list
exits for the IPS Case Files. A file is cited for "Burning of
Confidential Documents by the Japanese Government"
"Capture of Nanking."
270/02/14/07 153 145 126 Army, TAGO,
DRB
HRS Technical
Memo 50-3
270/1
1950/05/31 USSR note to U.S. Secretary of State Translation of Soviet note on war crimes charges it seeks
against Emperor HIROHITO, Shiro ISHII, Masajo KITANO, Yujiro
WAKAMATSU & Yukio KASAHARA.
250/49/25/06 059 1371 23 State Dept. 084/12
1950/06/00 U.S. Embassy press review: "The Khabarovsk Trial of Japanese War Criminals"
[pp.10-15]
250/49/25/06 059 1371 23 084/14
1950/06/05 News announcement: "USSR Renews Demand For HIROHITO Trial" British & American governments have still not replied to
USSR's initial note of Feb. 1, 1950.
250/49/25/06 059 1371 23 084/13
1950/06/30 Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Warfare 190/25/20/01 330 199 204 Committee on
CBR Warfare
Sec Defense Stevenson, Earl P.,
et. al.
197
1950/07/29 Book announcement: "Materials on the trial of former servicemen of the
Japanese Army charged with manufacturing and employing bacteriological
weapons."
Moscow, Foreign Languages Publishing House. 250/49/25/06 059 1371 23 084/09
1950/12/15 USSR note to U.S. Secretary of State Translation of Soviet note demanding a response to its initial
note of Feb. 1, 1950 calling for a trial of Emperor HIROHITO
for bacteriological warfare against "USSR, China, the USA and
Great Britain."
250/49/25/06 059 1371 23 084/15
1951/01/09 US Germ Warfare Centre in Japan Pravda alleges US has established a BW center in Japan under
Shiro ISHII
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 Ser. 54 IRR File 441st
201
315/03
1951/01/15 Transfer of CIS control of file. Army, G-2 determined that "the Secret Control 201 File of
ISHII, Shiro, will remain in the permanent custody of the JSC
Branch of the Division."
270/84/16/05 319 184B 549 WD, G-2 IRR File 441st
201
315/02
1951/08/00 List of Finding Aids Available in the War Crimes Unit (GMDS) to Assist in
Servicing Records of the Japanese War Crimes Trials Conducted Before the
International Military Tribunal for the Far East in Tokyo,
List is specially useful as a guide to the indexes for the IPS
documents and case files.
270/02/14/07 153 145 126 Army, TAGO,
DRB
270/2
1951/10/19 List of War Crimes Trials: Yokohama Trials Full list of names of defendants, dates of trials, and case
numbers for boxes 9494-9547.
290/23/06/02 331 1865 9494 HQ Logistical
CMD
SCAP, JAG 196
1953/05/22 Japanese War Criminal Records, 1950-1960: MIKI, Tohoru (Tohru) Sugamo Prison record of (former) Lt. MIKI, who was
sentenced to 25 years at hard labor for abuse and killing of
Allied POWs at Mukden POW camp.
150/71/01/07 059 5058 268 State 300
1954/08/04 Summary Report on B.W. Investigations (74 pp) From Army, Chief Chemical Officer to Assistant Sec. of
Defense for Research & Development forwarding the 1947
report by Hill & Young.
290/03/19/03 175 67A4900 217 CWS/Camp
Detrick
Chief, CWS Hill, Dr. Edwin V. &
Victor, Dr. Joseph
6909-C 035/01
1957/01/31 Comments on the Deaths of Prince KONOE Fumitake and KARSAWA in the
USSR.
Report that 2 prisoners at Ivanovo died under questionable
circumstances. Both appeared likely to be repatriated to
Japan. Tomio KARSAWA (a colleague of ISHII's) is said to
have hanged himself in Oct. 1956. Konoe died a few days
later.
2002/06/06 263 016 27 CIA Name File:
ISHII, Shiro
027/05
1958/03/11 Determination of Policy and Plans for the Return of Seized Enemy Records -
Part II: Japanese Records
NARA official records disposal correspondence 1953-1960
on the return of Japanese records.
2600 File Room non-
record
NARA 050-104 051
1959 est Records of the Legal Advisor Relating to War Crimes: Accession N3-59-87-13 Box list for boxes 21-28 covers general files on Japanese
war crimes and file on specific war criminals.
250/49/25/06 059 1371 23 084/01
1959/06/02 Cover and cross reference sheet for a cable about Gen, Shiro ISHII. Note reads ISHII, Shiro (Lt. Gen) CIY: Japan" with references
to "Navy TS-02310"
2002/06/06 263 016 27 DB8505 CIA Name File:
ISHII, Shiro
027/08
1959/06/02 Cover and cross reference sheet for a cable about Gen, Shiro ISHII. Some general biographical data is listed 2002/06/06 263 016 27 DB8523 CIA Name File:
ISHII, Shiro
027/09
1959/06/02 Cover and cross reference sheet for a cable about Gen, Shiro ISHII. Note reads "Head of the Biological Warfare Institute near
Harbin, Manchuria in World War II."
2002/06/06 263 016 27 DB8503 CIA Name File:
ISHII, Shiro
027/07
1959/06/02 Cover and cross reference sheet for a cable about Gen, Shiro ISHII. Reference to : Shiro ISHII (Maj Gen) - "Head of the
Bacteriological Chemical Research Center, Harbin, Manchuria
in March 1945."
2002/06/06 263 016 27 DB8500 CIA Name File:
ISHII, Shiro
027/06
1959/06/02 Cover and cross reference sheet for a cable from Yokosuka, Japan about Gen.
Shiro ISHII.
Reports Chinese broadcast of Jan. 22, 1952, citing that ISHII
& 3 others were charged by Soviets for WWII germ warfare.
Peking Radio states Gen Ridgeway has ordered ISHII to
proceed to Korea with germ warfare equipment.
2002/06/06 263 016 27 DB8517 CIA Name File:
ISHII, Shiro
027/04
1963/12/04 500th CIC Group report on National Institute of Health (Japan) Reports that Junichi Kaneki & Yujiro Wakamatsu working on
NIH infection studies.
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Dugway B: 029 254/35
1964/03/30 Japanese personalities Memo provides summary information on ISHII, OTA,
TAKAHASHI, TSUYAMA, UEDA, MASUDA, KOJIMA, IIZUNI,
NAITO, TAKEI, UCHINO, YAGIZAWA, KASAHARA, ISHIMITSU,
FUTAGI, KITANO, ARITA, HAMADA, KAMEI, HOSOYA, KANEKO,
YAMANOUCHI, OKAMOTO, HAYAKAWA, ISHIKAMA, etc
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
FSTC, Ft. Detrick Dr. Trossel Simmons Dugway "A,"
Item #7
229
1976/12/16 Alleged Grant of Immunity to Japanese War Criminals by US Government 1976 JCS memo cites March 1947 authorization by JCS of
team of experts to go to Japan to "monitor questioning of
the suspected Japanese physicians by Soviet interrogators."
JCS undertaking full declassification review of the Army files.
490/65/17/05 218 3 98 JCS Staff Chrmn, JCS Col Lippert 245
1981/11/20 Japanese biological warfare experiments in World War II Constituent letter to Sen. Moynihan protests "disgraceful
actions taken by U. S. government officials who granted
immunity to Japanese involved with atrocities during World
War II."
2002/A/09/01 059 ZZ105 2 Moynihan, Sen.
Patrick
IP398A 301/06
1981/12/02 Japanese biological warfare experiments in World War II State response to Congressional inquiry notes "Allied War
Crimes Tribunal decided that it would not prosecute BW-
related charges unless particular incidents were well
documented and linked to specific individuals."
2002/A/09/01 059 ZZ105 2 State,
Congressional
Relations
Reuss, Rep.
Henry S.
IP393 301/01
1981/12/03 Japanese biological warfare experiments in World War II State response to Congressional inquiry notes "The news
reports … like similar past press coverage, based on hearsay
and lack firm supporting evidence." Referred to Norman
Covert at Ft. Detrick.
2002/A/09/01 059 ZZ105 2 State,
Congressional
Relations
Hamilton, Rep.
Lee H.
IP395 301/03
1981/12/03 Japanese biological warfare experiments in World War II State response to Congressional inquiry notes "Records of
the United States Occupation authorities, in fact, contain no
clear proof that United States citizens were involved in BW
experiments."
2002/A/09/01 059 ZZ105 2 State,
Congressional
Relations
Rudman, Sen.
Warren B.
IP394 301/02
1982/04/12 Japanese biological warfare experiments in World War II Congressional inquiry to Secretary of State about accuracy
of allegations of "germ warfare on American prisoners during
World War II."
2002/A/09/01 059 ZZ105 2 Brodhead, Rep.
William M.
State IP396 301/04
1982/04/29 Japanese biological warfare experiments in World War II State response to Congressional inquiry notes "The news
reports … like similar past press coverage, based on hearsay
and lack firm supporting evidence." Referred to Norman
Covert at Ft. Detrick.
2002/A/09/01 059 ZZ105 2 State,
Congressional
Relations
Brodhead, Rep.
William
IP397 301/05
1982/05/26 Japanese biological warfare experiments in World War II and Gen. Shiro ISHII Congressional inquiry to State Department seeks comment
on biological warfare experiments carried out by Gen. Shiro
ISHII.
2002/A/09/01 059 ZZ105 2 Cranston, Sen.
Alan
State IP399 301/07
1982/06/02 Japanese biological warfare experiments in World War II State response to Congressional inquiry refers matter to
Department of Defense, Legislative Affairs.
2002/A/09/01 059 ZZ105 2 State,
Congressional
Relations
Moynihan, Sen.
Patrick
IP401 301/08
1982/06/14 Japanese biological warfare experiments in World War II State response to Congressional inquiry notes "The news
reports … like similar past press coverage, based on hearsay
and lack firm supporting evidence." Referred to Norman
Covert at Ft. Detrick.
2002/A/09/01 059 ZZ105 2 State,
Congressional
Relations
Cranston, Sen.
Alan
IP403 301/09
1982/10/15 Japanese biological warfare experiments in World War II State response to Congressional inquiry notes "Apprehension
and prosecution of U.S. officials responsible for allegedly
'covering up' the matter are not issues that can be properly
addressed by the Department of State."
2002/A/09/01 059 ZZ105 2 State,
Congressional
Relations
Moynihan, Se.
Patrick
IP411 301/10
1982/11/30 Japanese biological warfare experiments in World War II State response to Congressional inquiry asserts "This matter
has been raised most frequently by Japanese writers seeking
to emphasize to Japanese audiences the repugnant nature of
wartime activities ..of the imperial government."
2002/A/09/01 059 ZZ105 2 State,
Congressional
Relations
Brienborn, Rep.
John
IP415 301/11
1983/03/00 Japanese biological warfare experiments in World War II Constituent letter to Sen. Bill Bradley about article "Now it
can be Told" by Lloyd Shearer demands investigation of the
Japanese "war crimes" and of U.S. complicity in them.
2002/A/09/01 059 ZZ105 2 Bradley, Sen.
William
IP417A 301/13
1983/03/10 Japanese biological warfare experiments in World War II Congressional inquiry about "alleged experimentation on
humans by Japanese during World War II."
2002/A/09/01 059 ZZ105 2 Bradley, Sen. Bill State IP417 301/12
1986/06/18 Exposure of the Criminal Activity of the Japanese Military Authorities Regarding
the Preparation for Bacteriological Warfare
Translated from Russian in 1986. Using information
developed during the Russian trials at Khabarovsk in 1949,
the authors summarize the Japanese military organization
and development of BW weapons and their experiments on
live humans.
2910 IWG Ref.
Coll.
Tomolin, MAJ Gen
V.V. & Berezhnoy,
COL R.V.
Dugway "A,"
Item #1
222
1995/05/23 Department of Defense Q's & A's Regarding Unit 731 Maintains "there does not appear to be any documentary
evidence to support claims that U.S. POWs were subjected to
biological experimentation by the Japanese Army during
World War II."
2002/09/02 059 ZZ105 6 Department of
Defense, Office
of Veterans
Affairs
press advisory X013A 125
1995/07/14 Department of Veteran Affairs Responses to Press Inquiries on Mukden POWs 3 sections: A: "General Questions and Answers concerning
disability benefits and POWs"; B: "General questions and
answers concerning health care services for former POWs";
and C: "Questions relating to statistical data on former
POWS."
2002/09/02 059 ZZ105 6 Office of the
Secretary/Office
of Veterans
Affairs
press release X013B 126
1995/08/16 NSC Contingency Press Guidance: Japanese Biological Warfare Experiments in
World War II
Summarizes the claims by POWs that they were objects of
BW experiments and the response that over years of
exhaustive searching "we have not been able to locate
conclusive evidence that U.S. POW's were subject of
biological warfare experiments."
2002/09/02 059 ZZ105 1 National
Security Council
press release A13E 244
2000/00/00 Search Term List Regarding World War II Japanese War Crimes, War Criminals,
Persecution, and Looting
List compiled by the Interagency Working Group and
submitted to agencies to assist them in identifying classified
federal records relating to Japanese war crimes. Specific
focus was made on materials related to POWs and Japanese
BW.
2910 non
record
IWG 174
2001/07/27 U.S. Prisoners of War and Civilian Americans Captured and Interned by Japan in
World War II: The Issue of Compensation by Japan
CRS Report for Congress includes sections on POW forced
labor and on Unit 731.
2910 non
record
Information
Research
Division, CRS
Congress Reynolds, Gary K. 294
2005/04/13 FBI File: Terasaki, Hidenari [record copy] FBI file on Terasaki, former Charge d'Affairs at Japanese
Embassy in Washington, plus cover sheet by William Cunliffe
of IWG.
631/29/68/06 065 NN3-065-
04-002
901 65-HQ-37232 171
2005/07/11 FBI File: Terasaki, Hidenari [FOIA copy] FBI file on Terasaki, pt. 2 of 3 as released by the FOIA Office. 065 REF. copy 65-37232 sect.
3
172
2006/01/00 China-Japan War, 1931-1945: Historiographical Essay Includes sections on Manchuria, Interlude 1932-1937,
"China Incident" 1937-38, Nanking Massacre, China Incident
& the Pacific War 1939-45, Nationalist China 1937-45,
Communist Insurgency, Japanese War Crimes, & Politics of
Memory.
2910 non
record
Journal of
Military History
Gordon, Prof. David
M.
Vol. 70, No. 1 268
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